Redis Vector Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Manage your Redis vector database and KNN similarity searches through your AI client.
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Why people use Redis Vector
Redis Vector for Managing Semantic Search at Scale
With this Connector, you can just describe the goal in plain English. Your agent handles the interaction with the RediSearch module, letting you find similar records or audit index status without ever leaving your chat window. You get a direct line to your data.
What Vinkius changes
This Connector turns your AI agent into a native administrator for your Redis vector database.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Finding similar products
A customer support agent finds the 3 most relevant FAQ entries based on a user's specific problem description using search_vectors.
- Real-world use case 02
Dynamic index creation
An ML engineer tells the agent to create a new 1536-dimensional index for a new batch of product images using create_vector_index.
- Real-world use case 03
Data cleanup
A backend dev asks the agent to purge all embeddings associated with deleted user accounts to maintain privacy using delete_vector.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete Redis Vector capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Redis Vector.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through Redis Vector.
- 01 Capability
Search vectors
Perform a KNN similarity search using a JSON array of floats. This is the primary way to find related content.
- 02 Capability
Get index info
Pull the metadata and configuration details for a specific index. It helps you verify dimensions and search metrics.
- 03 Capability
List indexes
Get a full list of all vector indexes in your Redis instance. This is perfect for auditing your current setup.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through Redis Vector.
- 04 Capability
Upsert vector
Insert or update a vector in a Redis hash using a document key. Use this to keep your embeddings synced with your data.
- 05 Capability
Create vector index
Create a new RediSearch vector index by specifying the name and dimensions. This is how you set up new search spaces for your data.
- 06 Capability
Delete vector
Remove a specific vector document from your Redis database. Use this to keep your storage clean and up to date.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Redis Vector to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Redis Vector from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zP1SqypHeKOFu0yRPw2yTUOrfnlmdOQBZrAWkuF4/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Redis Vector, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Redis Vector for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zP1SqypHeKOFu0yRPw2yTUOrfnlmdOQBZrAWkuF4/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Redis Vector URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Redis Vector in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"redis-vector": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zP1SqypHeKOFu0yRPw2yTUOrfnlmdOQBZrAWkuF4/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Redis Vector
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Redis Vector, help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"redis-vector": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zP1SqypHeKOFu0yRPw2yTUOrfnlmdOQBZrAWkuF4/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Redis Vector
Ask Copilot: "Using Redis Vector, help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"redis-vector": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zP1SqypHeKOFu0yRPw2yTUOrfnlmdOQBZrAWkuF4/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Redis Vector
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Redis Vector, help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"redis-vector": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zP1SqypHeKOFu0yRPw2yTUOrfnlmdOQBZrAWkuF4/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Redis Vector
Ask Cline: "Using Redis Vector, help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add redis-vector --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zP1SqypHeKOFu0yRPw2yTUOrfnlmdOQBZrAWkuF4/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Redis Vector
Ask Claude: "Using Redis Vector, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Redis Vector can move forward.
This is for the AI/ML engineer who's tired of writing repetitive Python scripts to query vector spaces during RAG development, or the backend developer who needs to manage semantic search schemas without building a custom UI.
AI/ML Engineer
You'll use this to quickly iterate on similarity tuning and manage chunk embeddings on the fly without leaving your chat interface.
Backend Developer
You'll use this to audit schemas, map out active index properties, and delete obsolete hashes holding raw vector models.
Data Architect
You'll use this to validate your Redis vector environments and confirm architecture viability for RAG applications.
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Before you connect
Questions about Redis Vector.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Redis Vector MCP help with my RAG pipeline?
Yes, it connects your AI agent to your Redis vector store. This allows your agent to perform similarity searches and manage embeddings directly, which is a core part of building a Retrieval-Augmented Generation system.
Do I need to write code to use the Redis Vector MCP?
No, you don't need to write any custom drivers. Once the Connector is connected to your AI client, you can just use plain English to ask your agent to perform searches, update records, or manage your indexes.
How does the Redis Vector MCP handle similarity searches?
It allows your agent to execute native KNN similarity searches. You just provide the embedding array, and the agent retrieves the nearest neighbors from your Redis instance for you.
Can I use the Redis Vector MCP to manage my embeddings?
Absolutely. You can use it to inject new embeddings, update existing ones, or delete old records to keep your semantic data clean and accurate.
Does the Redis Vector MCP work with any Redis instance?
It works with Redis instances that have the RediSearch module installed and enabled for vector search. This is the standard way to handle vector data in the Redis ecosystem.
How do I check my index dimensions with the Redis Vector MCP?
You can simply ask your agent to check the info for a specific index. It will pull the metadata for you, showing dimensions, algorithms, and other configuration details.
What is the format required for the 'Redis URL' parameter?
The parameter requires standard Redis URI string formatting. Typically it looks like redis://[username]:[password]@[host]:[port]. For TLS/SSL-enabled endpoints spanning secure setups, use the rediss:// scheme prefix.
Does my Redis instance strictly need the RediSearch module?
Yes, absolutely. The base Redis product (standard open-source) only manages key-value caching out of the box. You must be running the Redis Stack or a managed tier (like Redis Enterprise or compatible cloud offerings) that explicitly includes RediSearch to generate and query KNN vector indexes.
Can I query using embedding arrays output directly from OpenAI models?
Yes. Once you receive your numerical float array from an embedding model (like text-embedding-ada-002), you can pipe that exact JSON array into the search_vectors agent capability alongside the relevant index name to perform immediate proximity lookups.
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