Upstash MCP Server for Claude Code 23 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Upstash as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime — ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via the Vinkius.
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claude mcp add upstash --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Upstash MCP Server
Connect your Upstash Redis database to any AI agent and interact with your serverless data store through natural conversation — no Redis CLI needed.
Claude Code registers Upstash as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 23 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Upstash data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Health Checks — Ping your database to verify connectivity and inspect server health
- String Operations — Get, set and delete key-value pairs with optional TTL management
- Hash Management — Store and retrieve structured data as field-value pairs within hash keys
- List Operations — Push, pop and range elements from Redis lists for queue and stack patterns
- Set Operations — Add, remove and query set membership for unique collections
- Key Discovery — List keys by pattern, check existence, inspect data types and view TTL values
- Numeric Operations — Increment and decrement counters atomically
- Pub/Sub Messaging — Publish messages to channels for event-driven architectures
- Pipeline Execution — Execute multiple commands in a single HTTP request for batch operations
The Upstash MCP Server exposes 23 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Upstash to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Upstash MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Upstash
Ask Claude: "Using Upstash, show me..." — 23 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Upstash MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Upstash through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly — no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Upstash tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Upstash + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Upstash MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Upstash tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Upstash nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Upstash outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Upstash status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Upstash MCP Tools for Claude Code (23)
These 23 tools become available when you connect Upstash to Claude Code via MCP:
decr
If the key does not exist, it is initialized to 0 before the operation. Returns the new value after decrementing. Decrement a numeric value in Upstash Redis
del
Returns 1 if the key was deleted, 0 if it did not exist. WARNING: this operation is irreversible. Delete a key from Upstash Redis
exists
This is a lightweight way to check key presence without retrieving the value. Check if a key exists in Upstash Redis
expire
The key will be automatically deleted when the TTL reaches zero. Returns 1 if the timeout was set, 0 if the key does not exist. Set a TTL on a key in Upstash Redis
get
Returns null if the key does not exist. This is the primary read operation for string data. Get a value from Upstash Redis
hget
Returns null if the key or field does not exist. Get a field value from a Redis hash
hgetall
Returns an object with all fields and their values. Returns an empty object if the key does not exist. Get all fields and values from a Redis hash
hset
If the key does not exist, a new hash is created. If the field already exists, its value is overwritten. Returns the number of fields added (1 for new, 0 for updated). Set a field in a Redis hash
incr
If the key does not exist, it is initialized to 0 before the operation. Returns the new value after incrementing. Increment a numeric value in Upstash Redis
key_type
Get the data type of a key in Upstash Redis
list_keys
Use "*" for all keys, "prefix:*" for keys with a prefix, or "*:suffix" for suffix matching. WARNING: KEYS can be slow on large databases — use sparingly. List keys in Upstash Redis
llen
Returns 0 if the key does not exist. Get the length of a Redis list
lpush
If the key does not exist, a new list is created. Returns the length of the list after the push. Push values to the left of a Redis list
lrange
Use 0 as start and -1 as stop to get all elements. Positive indices count from the head (0 = first), negative indices count from the tail (-1 = last). Get a range of elements from a Redis list
pipeline
Commands are sent as a JSON array of arrays, e.g. [["SET","k1","v1"],["GET","k1"],["INCR","counter"]]. Returns an array of results in the same order. Note: the pipeline is NOT atomic (other commands may interleave) — use /multi-exec for atomicity. WARNING: this is a powerful tool — review commands carefully before execution. Execute multiple commands atomically via Upstash pipeline
publish
Returns the number of subscribers that received the message. This is a fire-and-forget operation — subscribers must be actively listening. Publish a message to a Redis channel
rpush
If the key does not exist, a new list is created. Returns the length of the list after the push. Push values to the right of a Redis list
sadd
Duplicate members are ignored. If the key does not exist, a new set is created. Returns the number of members that were added. Add members to a Redis set
set
Optionally set an expiry time in seconds using the ex parameter. Overwrites any existing value at the key. Returns "OK" on success. This is the primary write operation for string data. Set a value in Upstash Redis
sismember
This is a fast O(1) membership check. Check if a member is in a Redis set
smembers
Returns an array of all unique members. Returns an empty array if the key does not exist. Get all members of a Redis set
srem
Non-existent members are ignored. Returns the number of members that were removed. Remove members from a Redis set
ttl
Returns -1 if the key has no expiry, -2 if the key does not exist. Get the TTL of a key in Upstash Redis
Example Prompts for Upstash in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Upstash immediately.
"Check if my Upstash Redis database is responding."
"Set a feature flag called 'dark_mode' to true for user 'user123' with a 1 hour expiry."
"Show me all keys matching the pattern 'session:*' and check their data types."
Troubleshooting Upstash MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Upstash to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Upstash + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Upstash MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Upstash with your favorite client
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Connect Upstash to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 23 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.