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
- 529
- Forks
- 98
- License
- MIT
- Last commit
- Jun 8, 2026
- Best for
- Read and write Redis keys
- Supported clients
- Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code
- Last updated
- Jun 11, 2026
GitHub metrics
- Stars
- 529
- Forks
- 98
- Open issues
- 13
- Watchers
- 6
- Last commit
- Jun 8, 2026
Scores
GEO score
57/100
Weighted blend: popularity 35%, freshness 25%, growth 25%, maintenance 15%.
Needs ~7 days of metric history
Scores last calculated Jun 11, 2026.
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 | 98 | GitHub REST API | high |
| Last commit | Jun 8, 2026 | GitHub REST API | high |
| License | MIT | GitHub REST API | high |
| Stars | 529 | 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
- Stars: 700 → 529
- Forks: 80 → 98
- Last commit: May 15, 2026 → Jun 8, 2026
- Stars: 700 → 527
- Forks: 80 → 98
Redis MCP alternatives
- Supabase MCP★ 2.7K · Apache-2.0 · Jun 10, 2026
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Redis MCP vs related MCP servers
| Server | Stars | Forks | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redis MCP | 529 | 98 | MIT | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Supabase MCP | 2.7K | 365 | Apache-2.0 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Filesystem MCP | 87K | 11K | MIT | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Google Drive MCP | 87K | 11K | MIT | Jun 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, Filesystem MCP, and Google Drive MCP.
How popular is Redis MCP on GitHub?
Redis MCP has about 529 GitHub stars and 98 forks.
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