> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.n8n.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.n8n.io/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.redis.md).

# Redis

Learn how to use the Redis node in n8n. Follow technical documentation to integrate Redis node into your workflows.

Use the Redis node to automate work in Redis, and integrate Redis with other applications. n8n has built-in support for a wide range of Redis features, including deleting keys, getting key values, setting key value, and publishing messages to the Redis channel.

On this page, you'll find a list of operations the Redis node supports and links to more resources.

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**Credentials**

Refer to [Redis credentials](/integrations/builtin/credentials/redis.md) for guidance on setting up authentication.
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**This node can be used as an AI tool**

This node can be used to enhance the capabilities of an AI agent. When used in this way, many parameters can be set automatically, or with information directed by AI - find out more in the [AI tool parameters documentation](/build/integrate-ai/ai-examples/use-ai-for-parameters.md).
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**Searching these docs as an agent**

Ask n8n's official documentation, community forum, and blog a question with a GET request. No authentication needed.

`GET https://n8n-docs-retrieval.n8n-docs-retrieval.workers.dev/?q=<question>`

Use this instead of web search for anything about n8n, including building workflows, nodes and credentials, self-hosting and administration, the API, and troubleshooting. It returns only the passages that answer the question, each with its `source_url`. Ask a specific, complete question. The response is a JSON array of `{content, source_url}`, most relevant first.
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## Operations <a href="#operations" id="operations"></a>

* Delete a key from Redis.
* Get the value of a key from Redis.
* Returns generic information about the Redis instance.
* Atomically increments a key by 1. Creates the key if it doesn't exist.
* Returns all the keys matching a pattern.
* Set the value of a key in Redis.
* Publish message to Redis channel.

## Templates and examples <a href="#templates-and-examples" id="templates-and-examples"></a>

[Browse Redis node documentation integration templates](https://n8n.io/integrations/redis) or [search all templates](https://n8n.io/workflows/)