Bring Key Value Store
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Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the 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.
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.
How it works
- Authorize the Upstash Redis MCP component in your active module extensions.
- Obtain both the
REST URLandREST Tokenconnected to your intended database from your Upstash console and submit them in the configuration fields. - Chat natively with your AI to prompt a scan of cache items like 'session:*' or adjust active TTLs on a throttling profile.
Who is this for?
- Backend Developers — Verify cache hits, clear outdated session states intuitively, or seed temporary mock parameters rapidly without launching specialized desktop database clients like RedisInsight.
- DevOps Engineers — Inspect the rate-limiting structures or increment manual counter matrices safely during live-site debugging incidents.
- System Architects — Audit temporal key lifespans testing new eviction behaviors immediately as they write operational code logic.
Built-in capabilities (7)
Provide a comma-separated list of keys. Deletes one or more keys from Redis
Retrieves the string value stored at a key
Retrieves the data type and TTL of a key
Use negative numbers to decrement. Increments or decrements a numeric counter at a key
Avoid broad patterns like "*" on large databases. Scans for keys matching a glob pattern
Pings the Redis instance to verify connectivity
You can specify expiry in seconds. Sets a string value at a key with an optional TTL
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Upstash Redis data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 7 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (
.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access - —
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
Upstash Redis in VS Code Copilot
Why run Upstash Redis with Vinkius?
The Upstash Redis connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 7 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.

* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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Professionals who connect Upstash Redis to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Upstash Redis for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Upstash Redis is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I locate my Upstash REST URL and Token?
Sign into your Upstash management console and load your specific Redis cluster. Scroll down visually on the main 'Details' page until you hit the 'REST API' section block. You will see both your 'UPSTASH_REDIS_REST_URL' and the alphanumeric 'UPSTASH_REDIS_REST_TOKEN' ready to be copied.
Can the agent interact with standard Redis connections (redis://)?
No, this specific MCP connection module specifically utilizes Upstash's serverless HTTP/REST endpoints. It bypasses conventional persistent TCP Redis sockets to provide highly secure and connection-agnostic read/write integrations optimized for AI servers.
Are there limitations to wildcard patterns when doing list_keys?
Yes, standard Redis operational caveats apply. Searching broadly via a '' (asterisk) scan across massively populated environments isn't recommended. Aim to request the AI narrow down patterns, like 'session:' instead of blank wildcards.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.
MCP tools not available
Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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