How can I add MongoDB Server as Windows package dependency?

Question

I'm trying to build and share an application based on Node.js and the Electron technology, but I want that precompilled package (.exe or .msi, for example) install the MongoDB Server software.

For Ubuntu packages I just have to add the MongoDB Server to the list of dependencies of my software (in package.json configs), and then the package manager (APT) will install that for the client.

For Windows otherwise I saw that some (in fact, mostly of them) games on Steam install DirectX or other dependencies when the game is being installed, but I can't figure out how to do this or how to configure it in the Electron configs.

So the question is: Can I "put" the MongoDB Server install program inside the precompilled package of my Windows application?

If your database is small, you can use lowdb instead of mongo: https://github.com/typicode/lowdb — karliwson, Dec 10 '17 at 16:19
Thanks! It can help me. But I was wondering if I can do what I had posted. Anyhow, thanks again. — João Marcos Silva, Dec 11 '17 at 16:58

user1767316 · Accepted Answer · 2020-03-07T12:58:39.080

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You might be looking for a generic solution allowing to embbed precompiled binaries with electron. But the installation logic need be added if you binary isn't a standalone application.

Another methodology is described here step by step and two reference github projects are provided here (minimal) and here (real project).

edited Mar 07 '20 at 12:58

answered Feb 09 '20 at 12:25

user1767316

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Thank you for the answer! It is an old problem, but still worth the knowledge. – João Marcos Silva Apr 26 '20 at 00:03

How can I add MongoDB Server as Windows package dependency?

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