Built-in SSH tunnel
Reach MongoDB behind a bastion or firewall - password or key auth with host-key verification. A true MongoDB SSH mobile client, plus TLS.
MONGODB CLIENT · SSH TUNNEL · ANDROID & iOS
MongoDB over SSH,
from your phone.
Production breaks while you’re away from your laptop. Byson is a mobile MongoDB client with built-in SSH tunneling - open a secure tunnel to your server, reach a database behind a bastion or firewall, and run queries right from Android or iOS.
SSH OK · tunnel → prod:27017
ssh
bastion → mongod :27017
Built-in SSH tunnel
Reach MongoDB behind a bastion or firewall - password or key auth.
Secrets encrypted on device
Keystore/Keychain-backed; SSH keys and credentials never exposed.
Production-safe by default
Host-key verification, capped previews, and warnings on risky stages -
$out, $merge, unindexed $lookup. FEATURES
Secure remote MongoDB, from the palm of your hand.
It starts with the SSH tunnel - then a full read-side MongoDB workflow on top, from the connection list to the explain plan. (AI is an optional bonus, not the point.)
Browse databases & collections
Lazy-loaded counts, search, and breadcrumbs that respect mobile data limits.
Find & aggregation queries
Filter, sort, paginate with find - tree, table, and raw JSON views. Or build an aggregation pipeline stage-by-stage, with safe, capped previews.
Schema Analyzer
A MongoDB schema analyzer on mobile - fields, types, sparsity, and redacted examples without uploading raw documents.
Optional BYO AI Copilot
A bonus, not the point: an optional MongoDB AI aggregation generator using your own key - draft, refine, and explain pipelines when you want it.
Profiler & saved queries
A MongoDB query profiler on mobile - execution stages, examined-vs-returned ratios, and slow-op hints. Star the queries you reach for; history survives reboots.
HOW IT WORKS
Tunnel in. Browse. Query.
A typical Byson session - from a cold open to a query running over an SSH tunnel, on a phone.
- 01 Open an SSH tunnel. Add a connection with password or key auth and host-key verification - reach MongoDB behind a bastion or firewall without exposing the database port.
- 02 Browse & query. Open a collection, run find or aggregation, switch tree / table / JSON results, and profile every query inline.
- 03 Optional AI Copilot. Bring your own key - Byson drafts a pipeline, you review and run. Skip it entirely and steps 1-2 still do everything.
What this demo shows
The demo opens on Byson's connection form. SSH is toggled on, then an SSH host, port, and username are entered and a private key is pasted - Byson stores it encrypted in the device keychain. The MongoDB host is set to 127.0.0.1:27017, the address the SSH server sees locally. Tapping Test connection opens the tunnel, captures the server's host-key fingerprint on first use, and reports success. The connection is saved and opened - Byson lists the databases and collections reachable through the live SSH tunnel, all from a phone with no laptop involved.
OPTIONAL BONUS · BRING YOUR OWN AI
Your key. Your provider. Your rules.
The core of Byson is the SSH-tunneled MongoDB client - AI is an optional bonus on top. If you want it, it’s BYO AI by design: you pick the provider, you pay the provider, and your key never leaves the device unencrypted.
01
You bring the key.
Anthropic, OpenAI-compatible endpoints, or Google AI Studio - configured once in Settings. Your key is Keystore/Keychain-encrypted and never shown again after saving.
02
Byson builds the prompt.
Schema summaries, redacted examples, validation, and explain context - not raw documents.
03
You always review before running.
Generated pipelines arrive as drafts. Nothing executes until you press Run.
NOTE Byson charges for the MongoDB workflow - schema analysis, prompt construction, validation, history. AI provider costs are billed by your provider directly. Byson does not resell AI credits.
ENCRYPTED · keystore
NEVER DISPLAYED · after save
NOT LOGGED · ever
ANDROID & iOS
One product. Two platforms.
Some privacy, billing, and TLS behavior differs by platform - read the policy that applies to you.
Byson for Android
GOOGLE PLAY · app.byson.mobile- STORE Distributed via Google Play
- CRYPTO Android Keystore-backed encryption
- TLS System & custom CA, X.509 client certs
- BILLING Google Play & RevenueCat
Byson for iOS
APP STORE · iPhone- STORE Available on the App Store
- CRYPTO iOS Keychain encryption
- TLS System-CA only · SSH tunneling
- BILLING App Store & RevenueCat
OPEN SOURCE & BUILT IN PUBLIC
Read the code. Verify the claims.
The desktop edition is open source - read it, build it, or star it. Byson is built in the open by an independent developer, and your data never leaves your device for us to see.
★ Star Byson Desktop on GitHub
Desktop: MIT open source
No telemetry of your data
Bring your own AI key
PRICING
Free for everyday access.
Pro for heavier workflows.
The SSH-tunneled MongoDB client is free to start. Pro unlocks unlimited connections and heavier workflows - plus the optional BYO AI Copilot.
Free
$0
forever
Everything you need to inspect a cluster on the go.
- + 3 saved connections
- + Basic browsing & find queries
- + 15 items of query history
- + 5 saved queries
- + Basic Schema Analyzer
- + Rules-only safety templates
- + 10 BYO AI generations / day
- + Encrypted on-device key storage
PRO · ENTITLEMENT
Pro
$4.99
/ month
YEARLY
$39.99 / year
SAVE 33%
LIFETIME
$79.99 once
BEST VALUE
For heavier MongoDB workflows on mobile. Pay monthly, save with yearly, or own it for life.
- + Unlimited saved connections
- + Unlimited query history & saved queries
- + Full Schema Analyzer
- + Unlimited BYO AI generations
- + AI aggregation generate · refine · explain · optimize
- + Advanced profiler / explain / export actions
- + Priority support
- + Everything in Free
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FAIR NOTE Bring your own AI key on both plans. AI provider costs are billed by your provider. Byson does not resell AI credits.
FAQ
Common questions.
What is the main reason to use Byson?
Secure remote MongoDB access from your phone. Byson is a mobile MongoDB client with built-in SSH tunneling, so when production breaks and you are away from your laptop, you can open an SSH tunnel to your server, connect to MongoDB, and run queries directly from Android or iOS.
Does Byson support SSH tunneling to MongoDB?
Yes. SSH tunneling is built in on both Android and iOS. Byson opens a local SSH tunnel to your server - with password or key-based auth and host-key verification - so you can reach a MongoDB instance behind a bastion or firewall without exposing the database port.
What platforms does Byson run on?
Byson runs on Android 10+ and iOS 16+.
Do I need a laptop to use MongoDB with Byson?
No. Byson is a full mobile MongoDB client - you can connect over an SSH tunnel or TLS, browse, query, and manage indexes directly from your phone.
How much does Byson cost?
Byson is free to start. Pro is $4.99 a month, $39.99 a year, or a one-time $79.99 Lifetime, and unlocks unlimited connections, advanced tools, and the optional bring-your-own-AI Copilot.
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Your production MongoDB, an SSH tunnel away.
A mobile MongoDB client with built-in SSH tunneling. Free to start on Android and iOS. No account required. Your data stays in your hands.
