Upstash Redis MCP Server for Mastra AI 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Upstash Redis through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"upstash-redis": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Upstash Redis Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Upstash Redis " +
"using 7 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Upstash Redis?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About Upstash Redis MCP Server
Connect your Upstash Redis serverless database securely to your conversational AI agent via their REST API. Activating this integration grants your AI the technical autonomy to function as a responsive database administrator, enabling it to scan live keys, read raw datastore strings, set temporal expiration values, and even debug in real-time straight from your chat or IDE terminal.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Upstash Redis tool infrastructure. Connect 7 tools through Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution. deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
What you can do
- Read & Write Values — Fetch the exact string configuration of a stored key (
get), or instruct the AI to inject a new value (set) complete with Time-To-Live (TTL) expiration limits. - Data Structure Discovery — Perform pattern-based scans across your database to track down dynamically generated keys and inspect their underlying structures or lifespans (
list_keys,get_key_info). - Manage Counters — Safely increment or decrement numerical keys dynamically, perfect for managing rate limits, operational counters, or user session metrics directly during troubleshooting flows.
- Maintain Health — Ping the cluster instance for responsive status checks and remove (
delete) specific keys or cache fragments completely.
The Upstash Redis MCP Server exposes 7 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Mastra AI 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 Redis to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Upstash Redis MCP Server with Mastra AI.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
Mastra discovers 7 tools from Upstash Redis via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Upstash Redis MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Upstash Redis through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Upstash Redis without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every Upstash Redis tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host. Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
Upstash Redis + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Upstash Redis MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Upstash Redis, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Upstash Redis as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Upstash Redis on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Upstash Redis tools alongside other MCP servers
Upstash Redis MCP Tools for Mastra AI (7)
These 7 tools become available when you connect Upstash Redis to Mastra AI via MCP:
delete
Provide a comma-separated list of keys. Deletes one or more keys from Redis
get
Retrieves the string value stored at a key
get_key_info
Retrieves the data type and TTL of a key
increment
Use negative numbers to decrement. Increments or decrements a numeric counter at a key
list_keys
Avoid broad patterns like "*" on large databases. Scans for keys matching a glob pattern
ping
Pings the Redis instance to verify connectivity
set
You can specify expiry in seconds. Sets a string value at a key with an optional TTL
Example Prompts for Upstash Redis in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Upstash Redis immediately.
"List all active Redis keys associated with app sessions."
"Check the Time-To-Live duration limit configured for the 'cache:product_header' key."
"Delete all caching strings tagged as 'user_193_avatar' from the database immediately."
Troubleshooting Upstash Redis MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Upstash Redis to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpUpstash Redis + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Upstash Redis MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
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Connect Upstash Redis to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 7 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.