How can I rename a collection in MongoDB?

Question

Is there a dead easy way to rename a collection in mongo? Something like:

db.originalCollectionName.rename('newCollectionName');

And if not, what is the best way to go about effectively renaming one?

Answer 1

Close. Use db.originalCollectionName.renameCollection('newCollectionName')

See http://www.mongodb.org/display/DOCS/renameCollection+Command