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Redis MCP Server

MCP server by Redis

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By the Klyvoo teamChecked October 3, 2026Checked on official sources

Redis MCP Server at a glance

Redis MCP Server is an official MCP server from Redis. It lets an AI assistant read, write and search data in Redis using natural language.

Connects to
Data and databases
Hosting
Local · stdio
Sign-in
Redis URL or username and password
Price
Free
Works with
Claude Desktop, VS Code, OpenAI Agents, Augment
Best for
Developers using Redis for cache or AI memory
Checked
October 3, 2026 on official sources

How to install Redis MCP Server

Add the command below as a new MCP server in your AI app’s settings or MCP config file. Sign-in: Redis URL or username and password.

Install or connect
uvx --from redis-mcp-server@latest redis-mcp-server --url redis://localhost:6379/0

What Redis MCP Server can do

It connects an AI assistant to a Redis database so it can work with strings, hashes, lists, sets, streams and JSON. It can also run vector search through the Redis query engine and handle basic server management.

Tools it exposes include
Strings and hashesLists, sets and sorted setsStreams and pub/subJSON documentsVector index search

Best for: developers using Redis for cache or AI memory

Pros

  • Covers most Redis data types
  • Vector search support
  • Entra ID auth for Azure

Cons

  • stdio only for now
  • No hosted version

Redis MCP Server FAQ

Is Redis MCP Server free?

Yes. It is free and open source under MIT.

How do I connect Redis MCP Server?

Run uvx –from redis-mcp-server@latest redis-mcp-server –url redis://localhost:6379/0 and add it to your client.

What can Redis MCP Server do?

It can read and write Redis keys, hashes, lists, streams and JSON and run vector searches.