Upstash MCP Server

Name: Upstash MCP Server
Author: upstash

@upstash

Repository

About Upstash MCP Server

Upstash Model Context Server

#upstash #mcp-server #model-context-protocol

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-upstash": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli",
        "install",
        "@upstash/mcp-server-upstash",
        "--client",
        "claude"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Upstash MCP Server?

Upstash MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server for the Upstash Developer API. It allows large language models and MCP clients like Claude Desktop to manage Upstash resources (e.g., Redis databases) using natural language commands.

How to use Upstash MCP Server?

Install via Smithery (npx -y @smithery/cli install @upstash/mcp-server-upstash --client claude) or manually by running npx @upstash/mcp-server-upstash init <UPSTASH_EMAIL> <UPSTASH_API_KEY> and restarting Claude Desktop. Requires Node.js >= v18.0.0, Claude Desktop (or any MCP client), and an Upstash API key.

Key features of Upstash MCP Server

Manage Redis databases with natural language
Create, list, delete, and backup databases
Run single or multiple Redis commands
View database usage statistics and throughput spikes
Update regions and reset passwords
Restore from backups and set daily backups

Use cases of Upstash MCP Server

Create a new Redis database in a specific region
List all databases on an Upstash account
Inspect keys matching a pattern in a database
Create or restore a database backup
Retrieve throughput spike data for the last 7 days

FAQ from Upstash MCP Server

What are the system requirements?

Node.js >= v18.0.0 and an Upstash account with an API key. The server is primarily designed for use with Claude Desktop but works with any MCP client.

How do I obtain an Upstash API key?

You can create an API key from the Upstash console at https://console.upstash.com/account/api.

Can I use other MCP clients besides Claude Desktop?

Yes. The server works with any MCP client that supports the protocol.

How do I install the server locally without Smithery?

Run npx @upstash/mcp-server-upstash init <UPSTASH_EMAIL> <UPSTASH_API_KEY>, then restart Claude Desktop.

What Redis database operations are available?

Tools include creating, deleting, listing databases; managing backups; resetting passwords; running single or multiple Redis commands; updating regions; and viewing usage stats.