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redis/redis

Redis is a preferred cache, data structure server, and document & vector query engine for real-time applications.

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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026 · GitHub synced Sep 20, 2026

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Decision brief

Redis is an in-memory database designed as a versatile cache and data structure store with advanced features such as JSON operations and vector searches, making it suitable for real-time applications.

Good fit when

You need high-speed access to frequently used data due to Redis's in-memory nature.
Your application requires support for various data structures like strings, lists, sets, sorted sets, and hashes, allowing complex caching scenarios beyond simple key-value pairs.

Avoid when

Your project has limited memory resources since Redis relies on in-memory storage, which could lead to high costs or operational challenges with large datasets.
You prioritize persistence over speed; while Redis offers persistence options, its primary design is for real-time access and not robust disk-based backup solutions like traditional SQL databases.

Observed Jul 11, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts

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Maintenance: Very active (0d since push); As of Sep 20, 2026
Provenance: Not a fork · Organization account; As of Sep 20, 2026
Security (OSV): No lockfile; As of Jul 11, 2026

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Install

git clone https://github.com/redis/redis

How it fits your stack(1)

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Integrates

RediSearch

Redis (redis/redis) integrates with RediSearch, which provides a powerful query and indexing engine for it, extending its capabilities in search functionality.

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Similar tools

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reindexer

Embeddable, in-memory, document-oriented database with a high-level Query builder interface.

811★

Evidence and technical details

Sourced facts, taxonomy, compatibility claims, README excerpt, and machine-readable endpoints.

Overview

Redis is an in-memory database that offers capabilities as a cache, key-value store, message broker, and supports advanced features like JSON operations and vector searches.

Capability facts

Languages: c
Source: github.language · Sep 20, 2026

Compatibility

Sourced claims from the README excerpt - not unsourced marketing copy.

Python runtimePython

Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Sep 20, 2026)

encies — GCC/Clang, **LLVM 21**, **CMake 3.25–3.31.6**, **Rust 1.94**, OpenSSL, Python 3, and assorted `-dev` libraries. Instead of a per-OS package list, the repo inst

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README

Getting started If you want to get up and running with Redis quickly without needing to build from source, use one of the following methods: Redis Cloud Official Redis Docker images (Alpine/Debian) Redis binary distributions Snap Homebrew RPM Debian Redis quick start guides If yo...

For agents

This page has a .md twin and JSON over the API.

/tools/redis-redis.md GET /api/graphcanon/tools/redis-redis GET /api/graphcanon/graph?tool=redis-redis