mcp-redis (npm)
Last tested 2026-10-22
Score 75/100 · Last tested 2026-10-22 · Version tested 1.2.5 · Package mcp-redis
Summary: mcp-redis (npm) completed an MCP handshake without credentials and exposed 6 tools.
Test results
| Test | Result | Points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| install | pass | 20 | npm install mcp-redis (Node 20, Linux) succeeded in 2s. |
| handshake | pass | 30 | MCP initialize + tools/list over stdio succeeded with no credentials; 6 tools listed in 3.7s. |
| maintenance | partial | 5 | Latest release published 150 days before test. |
| docs | partial | 10 | install instructions present; mcpServers config example present. Automated check of the package's own README (README shipped in npm package). |
| license | pass | 10 | ISC (OSI-approved). |
Local-model readiness
Schema context cost: ~1,105 tokens for 6 tools (3,106 bytes) · about 13% of an 8k context. Method: tiktoken cl100k_base over compact JSON of name+description+inputSchema (approximate).
Small-model friendly (schema heuristic, not a model result): high.
Small-model task runs: Not yet tested.
Functional tasks (2/2 passed, tested 2026-10-22)
| Task | Tool | Result | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| SET key | redis_set | pass | [{"type":"text","text":"OK. Key \"testedmcp:1792650601761\" set successfully."}] |
| GET key (expect stored value) | redis_get | pass | [{"type":"text","text":"val-01d75z"}] |
Not tested
We did not test behavior with real credentials, security, or performance under load. These are planned; see methodology.
Tools listed
redis_keys, redis_get, redis_set, redis_del, redis_info, redis_command
Config used in our test
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-redis-npm": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-redis",
"redis://127.0.0.1:6379"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Is mcp-redis (npm) deprecated?
No. mcp-redis was not deprecated or archived when we last tested it on 2026-10-22.
What replaces mcp-redis (npm)?
Nothing; mcp-redis (npm) is not deprecated as of 2026-10-22.
Does mcp-redis (npm) need an API key?
No. It completed an MCP handshake with no credentials and listed 6 tools.
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