upstash-redis-start
Get a working Redis database for your agent instantly via a single HTTP request to Upstash's start-redis endpoint. No signup, credentials, or configuration needed—just POST with an idempotency key and receive an endpoint and token ready to use. Ideal for agent short-term memory, conversation logs, work queues, and ranked recall; databases expire after 3 days unless claimed.
Upstash Redis Start provisions temporary Redis storage for agents in seconds with a single HTTP request, no signup required.
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git clone https://github.com/upstash/skills
cp -r skills/skills/upstash-redis-start ~/.claude/skills/upstash-redis-startnpx skillfed install upstash/skills/upstash-redis-startFrequently asked questions
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How do I create a temporary Redis database for an AI agent?
upstash-redis-start provides instant Redis provisioning via a single HTTP POST request. Send your request with an idempotency key to the start-redis endpoint and receive a working database endpoint and token immediately—no signup or configuration required. The database is ready for agent short-term memory, conversation history, and tool state storage right away.
Does upstash-redis-start require credentials or setup?
No. upstash-redis-start is zero-config and requires no signup. A single HTTP request returns both your Redis endpoint and authentication token. You can begin storing data instantly without creating an account or managing credentials manually.
What can I use upstash-redis-start's temporary Redis for?
upstash-redis-start supports agent short-term memory, conversation history storage, work queues, ranked recall (via ZADD/ZREVRANGE), and session state. It's ideal for chatbots, sub-agent coordination, and any ephemeral storage need that doesn't require persistent data beyond 3 days.
How long does an upstash-redis-start database last?
upstash-redis-start databases expire after 3 days by default. If you need to keep your data, you can claim the temporary database before expiration to convert it to a permanent instance.
How do I get an instant Redis endpoint and token via upstash-redis-start?
Send a single HTTP POST request to Upstash's start-redis endpoint with an idempotency key in the request body. The response immediately returns your Redis endpoint and token—no additional steps needed. You can then use standard Redis commands or the REST API to read and write data.
Can I use upstash-redis-start for ranked recall and work queues?
Yes. upstash-redis-start supports full Redis command syntax, including ZADD and ZREVRANGE for ranked recall (recent-first ordering) and standard list/queue operations for work distribution across sub-agents. All commands work through the REST API or direct Redis protocol.
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Upstash Redis for Agents (start-redis)
A zero-config Redis database for AI agents — no signup, no UI, no SDK setup. One HTTP request returns a working endpoint + token. Databases live for 3 days unless the user claims them.
Use this when: - The agent needs Redis right now and the user has not given you credentials. - You want short-term memory across tool calls, conversation history, a sub-agent work queue, or recent-first ranked recall.
Do not use this for: production workloads, anything tied to a user account, or anything storing PII / secrets / production credentials. The database is temporary and unauthenticated until claimed.
Create or re-fetch a database
```bash
Generate a fresh UUIDv4 yourself, then POST it as the Idempotency-Key.
The UUIDv4 you send
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