Redis MCP
Redis MCP is an MCP server that helps AI assistants query and manage Redis data structures and caches.
Key facts
- Category
- Databases
- GitHub stars
- 633
- Forks
- 120
- License
- MIT
- Last commit
- Oct 9, 2026
- Best for
- Read and write Redis keys
- Supported clients
- Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code
- Last updated
- Oct 10, 2026
GitHub metrics
- Stars
- 633
- Forks
- 120
- Open issues
- 19
- Watchers
- 6
- Last commit
- Oct 9, 2026
Scores
GEO score
63/100
Weighted blend: popularity 35%, freshness 25%, growth 25%, maintenance 15%.
Scores last calculated Oct 10, 2026.
Benchmark summary
Benchmark
22
Install
unknown
Startup
unknown
Last tested
Unknown
Capabilities discovered: 0 tools, 0 resources, and 0 prompts.
What is Redis MCP?
Redis MCP is an MCP server that helps AI assistants query and manage Redis data structures and caches. It belongs to the Databases category and is typically used to read and write Redis keys, manage caches, and inspect data structures. Redis MCP works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code. It is distributed under the MIT license.
How to install Redis MCP
Install and run Redis MCP with the following command, then add it to your MCP client configuration:
uvx --from redis-mcp redis-mcpSupported clients: Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code.
Redis MCP use cases
- Read and write Redis keys
- Manage caches
- Inspect data structures
Safety notes
- Requires API token
- Yes
- Writes to external systems
- Yes
- Accesses local filesystem
- Yes
- Connects to a database
- Yes
- Security docs
- Yes
Inferred by rule from each server's metadata, README, and category. "Unknown" means the signal could not be determined — always verify against the official docs before granting access.
Data sources
| Field | Value | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forks | 120 | GitHub REST API | high |
| Last commit | Oct 9, 2026 | GitHub REST API | high |
| License | MIT | GitHub REST API | high |
| Stars | 633 | GitHub REST API | high |
| Topics | database, genai, llm, mcp, mcp-server, redis | GitHub REST API | high |
| Watchers | 6 | GitHub REST API | high |
| Has Authentication Docs | Yes | Repository README | medium |
| Has Security Docs | Yes | Repository README | medium |
| Risk level | High | Automated risk inference | medium |
| Accesses Filesystem | Yes | Automated risk inference | low |
| Connects Database | Yes | Automated risk inference | low |
| Requires Api Token | Yes | Automated risk inference | low |
| Uses Network Access | Yes | Automated risk inference | low |
| Writes External System | Yes | Automated risk inference | low |
Confidence reflects the source: high = GitHub REST API, medium = README-derived or synthesized, low = inferred from keywords. Fields that cannot be determined are shown as "Unknown" — never fabricated.
Recent changes
- Forks: 119 → 120
- Last commit: Oct 2, 2026 → Oct 9, 2026
- Stars: 632 → 633
- Forks: 118 → 119
- Last commit: Oct 2, 2026 → Oct 2, 2026
Redis MCP alternatives
- Supabase MCP★ 2.9K · Apache-2.0 · Oct 9, 2026
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- ArcadeDB MCP Server★ 1.2K · Apache-2.0 · Oct 10, 2026
Another Databases MCP server with similar use cases.
- QueryWeaver★ 1.1K · AGPL-3.0 · Oct 7, 2026
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- dbtrail★ 60 · Apache-2.0 · Oct 10, 2026
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- dbmcp★ 32 · MIT · Oct 1, 2026
Another Databases MCP server with similar use cases.
- MisterSandFR-supabase-mcp-selfhosted★ 7 · license n/a · Sep 18, 2025
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Redis MCP vs related MCP servers
| Server | Stars | Forks | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redis MCP | 633 | 120 | MIT | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Supabase MCP | 2.9K | 416 | Apache-2.0 | Oct 9, 2026 |
| ArcadeDB MCP Server | 1.2K | 151 | Apache-2.0 | Oct 10, 2026 |
| QueryWeaver | 1.1K | 136 | AGPL-3.0 | Oct 7, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Redis MCP?
Redis MCP is an MCP server that helps AI assistants query and manage Redis data structures and caches. It is categorized under Databases.
How do I install Redis MCP?
Install and run Redis MCP with: uvx --from redis-mcp redis-mcp. Then add it to your MCP client configuration.
Which clients support Redis MCP?
Redis MCP works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, and VS Code and any MCP-compatible client.
Is Redis MCP free to use?
Pricing: Free · Open source.
What are good alternatives to Redis MCP?
Popular alternatives include Supabase MCP, ArcadeDB MCP Server, QueryWeaver, and dbtrail.
How popular is Redis MCP on GitHub?
Redis MCP has about 633 GitHub stars and 120 forks.
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