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Created by Refael Abramov
Created on Oct 28, 2026

Restore Tabs and Queries When Reconnecting to a Saved Connection

What problem are you trying to solve?

Focus on the what and why of the need you have, not the how you'd like it solved.

When working with multiple MongoDB connections in Compass, I often open several collections, queries, and other tabs within a connection. After disconnecting or restarting Compass, I have to manually reopen these tabs and recreate or locate my previous queries.

This is especially inconvenient when working with secured connections, where reconnecting requires additional steps.

What would you like to see happen?

Describe the desired outcome or enhancement.

Persist the workspace state separately for each saved connection, including:

  • Open collection and document tabs.

  • Open query tabs and their associated query filters, projections, sorts, and other query settings.

  • The order of the tabs and, ideally, which tab was active.

Whenever I connect to a saved connection, Compass should automatically restore the tabs and queries that were last open for that specific connection.

Each connection should maintain its own independent workspace, so switching between connections restores the appropriate tabs and queries for each one.

Why is this important to you or your team?

Explain how the request adds value or solves a business need.

  • Avoids repeatedly reopening collections and rebuilding queries.

  • Makes switching between multiple databases and environments more efficient.

  • Preserves the user's workflow across disconnections and application restarts.

  • Improves productivity when working with secured connections.

What steps, if any, are you taking today to manage this problem?

Nothing, we have to automatically open the tabs every time


  • Lior Erez
    Oct 28, 2026

    Good idea,
    It was actually my idea, but it's a good thing you brought it up.