Best Redis MCP servers
We installed and handshake-tested 3 tested agent tools and MCP servers for Redis. Short answer: Redis MCP (official, Redis) (100/100). This list includes paid and keyed servers; servers that need a key are labelled, and we have not tested any of them with real credentials.
Last tested 2026-10-22
How we test: methodology. Not tested by us: security, output quality, and behaviour with real credentials.
Ranked by test score
| Server | Score | Status | Tools | Schema tokens (est.) | Functional tasks | GitHub stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Redis MCP (official, Redis)redis-mcp-server | 100 | working | 53 | ~7,214 | SET key: pass (set) GET key (expect stored value): pass (get) | 638 |
mcp-redis (npm)mcp-redis | 75 | working | 6 | ~1,105 | SET key: pass (redis_set) GET key (expect stored value): pass (redis_get) | Not measured |
Ranked by score, then GitHub stars. Failed = did not complete the MCP handshake without credentials or a backing service.
Don't use (deprecated or archived)
- Redis (legacy reference) (
@modelcontextprotocol/server-redis), legacy score 75: Package no longer supported. Contact Support at https://www.npmjs.com/support for more info.
Free only: free-only database MCP servers.
FAQ
What is the best Redis MCP server?
In our 2026-10-22 tests, Redis MCP (official, Redis) (redis-mcp-server) ranked first with 100/100 and 53 tools listed. Ranking uses our test score, then GitHub stars as a tie-break.
Which Redis MCP server uses the least context?
mcp-redis (npm) lists 6 tools at about 1,105 schema tokens, the lowest among maintained servers here that we measured.
Which Redis MCP servers are deprecated?
Redis (legacy reference) (@modelcontextprotocol/server-redis): Package no longer supported. Contact Support at https://www.npmjs.com/support for more info.