We will either directly cursor-ize the top command itself or create a $top stage in the aggregation framework. Interested parties should follow the scoping process for specifics

Description of Linked Ticket

Summary

Enable the top command to handle a large number of results by returning a cursor, rather than a single document. (This can be done either by directly cursor-izing the command itself, or creating a $top stage in the aggregation framework.)

Motivation

The top command will fail if the result set cannot fit within the single document 16 MiB limit. This causes pain for both paying customers and internal development teams (see SERVER-6627 and its linked cases for details).

Cast of Characters

• Product Owner: kateryna.kamenieva@mongodb.com
• Project Lead: adi.agrawal@mongodb.com
• Program Manager: brenda.rodriguez@mongodb.com
• Drivers Contact:

Documentation

Scope Document
Technical Design Document
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