mcp-tool-server-redis

What is mcp-tool-server-redis?

mcp-tool-server-redis is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools to get, set, delete, and list key-value pairs backed by Redis. It is intended for developers who want to manage Redis data through the MCP tool interface.

How to use mcp-tool-server-redis?

Start the server using Docker Compose (docker compose up -d), which runs it at http://localhost:3000. Then interact with the server using either the streamable HTTP client from the MCP typescript‑sdk (e.g., npx tsx src/examples/client/simpleStreamableHttp.ts) or the mcp-cli tool (npx @wong2/mcp-cli --url http://localhost:3000/mcp). Use commands like list-tools to see available tools and call-tool set {"key": "...", "value": "..."} to perform operations.

Key features of mcp-tool-server-redis

• Provides four tools: set, get, delete, list
• Supports optional expiration when setting a key
• Runs via Docker Compose with a single command
• Exposes a streamable HTTP endpoint on port 3000
• Works with the MCP typescript‑sdk and mcp-cli

Use cases of mcp-tool-server-redis

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FAQ from mcp-tool-server-redis

What tools are available in mcp-tool-server-redis?

The server provides four tools: set (set a key-value pair with optional expiration), get (get value by key), delete (delete one or more keys), and list (list Redis keys matching a pattern).

How do I start the server?

Run docker compose up -d in the project directory. This starts the MCP server with Redis as the backend, available at http://localhost:3000.

How can I interact with the server?

You can use the MCP typescript‑sdk’s simple streamable HTTP client (e.g., npx tsx src/examples/client/simpleStreamableHttp.ts) or the mcp-cli tool (npx @wong2/mcp-cli --url http://localhost:3000/mcp). Both provide an interactive prompt to list and call tools.

What transport does the server use?

The server uses streamable HTTP as its transport mechanism.

Does the server support setting a key with expiration?

Yes, the set tool accepts an optional expiration parameter when setting a key-value pair.