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A Model Context Protocol server that provides access to Redis databases. This server enables LLMs to interact with Redis key-value stores through a set of standardized tools.

What is Redis

Redis

A Model Context Protocol server that provides access to Redis databases. This server enables LLMs to interact with Redis key-value stores through a set of standardized tools.

Components

Tools

  • set

    • Set a Redis key-value pair with optional expiration
    • Input:
      • key (string): Redis key
      • value (string): Value to store
      • expireSeconds (number, optional): Expiration time in seconds
  • get

    • Get value by key from Redis
    • Input: key (string): Redis key to retrieve
  • delete

    • Delete one or more keys from Redis
    • Input: key (string | string[]): Key or array of keys to delete
  • list

    • List Redis keys matching a pattern
    • Input: pattern (string, optional): Pattern to match keys (default: *)

Usage with Claude Desktop

To use this server with the Claude Desktop app, add the following configuration to the "mcpServers" section of your claude_desktop_config.json:

Docker

  • when running docker on macos, use host.docker.internal if the server is running on the host network (eg localhost)
  • Redis URL can be specified as an argument, defaults to "redis://localhost:6379"
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "redis": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run", 
        "-i", 
        "--rm", 
        "mcp/redis", 
        "redis://host.docker.internal:6379"]
    }
  }
}

NPX

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "redis": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-redis",
        "redis://localhost:6379"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Building

Docker:

docker build -t mcp/redis -f src/redis/Dockerfile . 

License

This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms and conditions of the MIT License. For more details, please see the LICENSE file in the project repository.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MCP?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs. Think of MCP like a USB-C port for AI applications, providing a standardized way to connect AI models to different data sources and tools.

What are MCP Servers?

MCP Servers are lightweight programs that expose specific capabilities through the standardized Model Context Protocol. They act as bridges between LLMs like Claude and various data sources or services, allowing secure access to files, databases, APIs, and other resources.

How do MCP Servers work?

MCP Servers follow a client-server architecture where a host application (like Claude Desktop) connects to multiple servers. Each server provides specific functionality through standardized endpoints and protocols, enabling Claude to access data and perform actions through the standardized protocol.

Are MCP Servers secure?

Yes, MCP Servers are designed with security in mind. They run locally with explicit configuration and permissions, require user approval for actions, and include built-in security features to prevent unauthorized access and ensure data privacy.