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You will find examples for different platforms along the README.
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#### URL specification
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The format to specify the `--url` argument follows the [redis](https://www.iana.org/assignments/uri-schemes/prov/redis) and [rediss](https://www.iana.org/assignments/uri-schemes/prov/rediss) schemes:
And run the [application](./examples/redis_assistant.py).
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```commandline
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python3.13 redis_assistant.py
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python3.14 redis_assistant.py
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```
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You can troubleshoot your agent workflows using the [OpenAI dashboard](https://platform.openai.com/traces/).
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If you'd like to test the [Redis MCP Server](https://smithery.ai/server/@redis/mcp-redis) via Smithery, you can configure Claude Desktop automatically:
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```bash
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npx -y @smithery/cli install @redis/mcp-redis --client claude
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```
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Follow the prompt and provide the details to configure the server and connect to Redis (e.g. using a Redis Cloud database).
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The procedure will create the proper configuration in the `claude_desktop_config.json` configuration file.
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### VS Code with GitHub Copilot
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To use the Redis MCP Server with VS Code, you must nable the [agent mode](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/chat/chat-agent-mode) tools. Add the following to your `settings.json`:
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```json
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"servers": {
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"Redis MCP Server": {
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"redis": {
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"type": "stdio",
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"command": "uvx",
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"args": [
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"--from", "redis-mcp-server@latest",
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"redis-mcp-server",
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"--url", "redis://localhost:6379/0"
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]
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},
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}
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```
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#### Suppressing uvx Installation Messages
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If you want to suppress uvx installation messages that may appear as warnings in MCP client logs, use the `-qq` flag:
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```json
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"servers": {
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"redis": {
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"type": "stdio",
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"command": "uvx",
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"args": [
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"-qq",
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"--from", "redis-mcp-server@latest",
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"--url", "redis://localhost:6379/0"
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The `-qq` flag enables silent mode, which suppresses "Installed X packages" messages that uvx writes to stderr during package installation.
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Alternatively, you can start the server using `uv` and configure your `mcp.json`. This is usually desired for development.
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```json
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// mcp.json
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"servers": {
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For more information, see the [VS Code documentation](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/chat/mcp-servers).
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> **Tip:** You can prompt Copilot chat to use the Redis MCP tools by including `#redis` in your message.
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> **Note:** Starting with [VS Code v1.102](https://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_102),
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> MCP servers are now stored in a dedicated `mcp.json` file instead of `settings.json`.
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## Contact
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For questions or support, reach out via [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/redis/mcp-redis/issues).
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Alternatively, you can join the [Redis Discord server](https://discord.gg/redis) and ask in the `#redis-mcp-server` channel.
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