mongodb $not _id

Question

I need a way to search but not include an _id which is already on the screen in front of the user. For example, I have 3 pet profiles one which the user is already viewing.<

Answer 1

Use $ne as (notice no need to use ObjectId(), string will autocast to ObjectId):

db.organizations.find({"_id" : {$ne:"563c50e05cdb2be30391e873"}})