TL;DR
Redis is a Databases MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent manage Redis Cloud with natural language. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install redis.
Redis
Install verified 6 toolsDatabases
Manage Redis Cloud with natural language
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Read the full audit on CheckMCPInstall Redis
mcpizy install redisnpx -y mcp-redis-cloudTools exposed
6 tools availablegetGet the value of a key
getGet the value of a key
Inputs
keystringrequired
setSet a key to a value with optional TTL
setSet a key to a value with optional TTL
Inputs
keystringrequiredvaluestringrequiredexnumberoptional
deleteDelete one or more keys
deleteDelete one or more keys
Inputs
keysstring[]required
list_keysMatch keys by pattern (uses SCAN)
list_keysMatch keys by pattern (uses SCAN)
Inputs
patternstringoptional
hgetallGet all fields of a hash
hgetallGet all fields of a hash
Inputs
keystringrequired
infoGet Redis server info and stats
infoGet Redis server info and stats
Configuration
Works identically across clients. Only the config file path differs.
Claude Code~/.claude.json
~/.claude.json{
"mcpServers": {
"redis": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-redis",
"redis://localhost:6379"
]
}
}
}Cursor.cursor/mcp.json
.cursor/mcp.json{
"mcpServers": {
"redis": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-redis",
"redis://localhost:6379"
]
}
}
}Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json{
"mcpServers": {
"redis": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-redis",
"redis://localhost:6379"
]
}
}
}Authentication setup
- 1
Use a Redis connection URL (rediss:// for TLS)
Get itREDIS_URL
What you can do with Redis MCP
Paste any of these prompts into Claude Code, Cursor or another MCP-compatible client.
“Get the value of `session:user:42`”
Uses: get
“Set `rate_limit:api:127.0.0.1` to 100 with a 60s TTL”
Uses: set
“List all keys matching `cache:*` and count them”
Uses: list_keys
“Show me Redis memory and hit/miss stats”
Uses: info
Works with
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Redis MCP server?
Redis is listed as an Databases Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent manage Redis Cloud with natural language. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.
How do I install Redis MCP with Claude Code?
The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install redis` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `npx -y mcp-redis-cloud` and restarting Claude Code.
Does MCPizy charge to view or install Redis MCP?
No. Reading this profile and copying its install guidance is free. Upstream software, API, account or usage costs are separate, and licence coverage should be checked from the linked source when available.
Does Redis MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?
The MCP standard is supported by those clients, but a specific server can still have client-specific setup or transport limits. Use the configuration shown on this page when present and verify the upstream instructions before installation.
What can I do with Redis MCP?
Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent manage Redis Cloud with natural language. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.
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