redis-inspect

Inspect Redis cache keys, values, and TTLs for debugging. Supports both main cache and system cache. Use for debugging cache issues, checking cached values, and monitoring cache state. Read-only by default.

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Best use case

redis-inspect is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Inspect Redis cache keys, values, and TTLs for debugging. Supports both main cache and system cache. Use for debugging cache issues, checking cached values, and monitoring cache state. Read-only by default.

Teams using redis-inspect should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/redis-inspect/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/civitai/civitai/main/.claude/skills/redis-inspect/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/redis-inspect/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How redis-inspect Compares

Feature / Agentredis-inspectStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Inspect Redis cache keys, values, and TTLs for debugging. Supports both main cache and system cache. Use for debugging cache issues, checking cached values, and monitoring cache state. Read-only by default.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

Related Guides

SKILL.md Source

# Redis Cache Inspector

Use this skill to inspect Redis cache state for debugging purposes.

## Running Commands

```bash
node .claude/skills/redis-inspect/query.mjs <command> [options]
```

### Commands

| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `get <key>` | Get a string value |
| `keys <pattern>` | Find keys matching pattern (use * as wildcard) |
| `ttl <key>` | Get TTL (-1 = no expiry, -2 = not found) |
| `type <key>` | Get the type of a key |
| `exists <key>` | Check if key exists |
| `hgetall <key>` | Get all fields from a hash |
| `hget <key> <field>` | Get a specific hash field |
| `scard <key>` | Get set cardinality (count) |
| `smembers <key>` | Get all set members |
| `llen <key>` | Get list length |
| `lrange <key>` | Get list elements |
| `del <key>` | Delete a key (requires --writable) |
| `info` | Get Redis server info |

### Options

| Flag | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `--sys` | Use system cache instead of main cache |
| `--writable` | Allow write operations (required for del) |
| `--json` | Output raw JSON |
| `--limit <n>` | Limit results (default: 100) |

## Cache Types

The project has two Redis instances:

| Cache | Flag | Env Variable | Purpose |
|-------|------|--------------|---------|
| **Main Cache** | (default) | `REDIS_URL` | Regular cache, cluster mode, can be lost |
| **System Cache** | `--sys` | `REDIS_SYS_URL` | Persistent system values, single node |

### Main Cache (default)
Regular application cache. Data here can be regenerated if lost.
- User sessions
- Cached queries
- Temporary data
- Rate limiting counters

### System Cache (--sys)
Persistent system configuration and state. More critical data.
- Feature flags
- Generation limits/status
- System permissions
- Job state
- Event configurations

## Examples

```bash
# Find keys matching a pattern
node .claude/skills/redis-inspect/query.mjs keys "user:*" --limit 20
node .claude/skills/redis-inspect/query.mjs keys "packed:caches:*"

# Get a value
node .claude/skills/redis-inspect/query.mjs get "session:data2:123456"

# Check system cache values
node .claude/skills/redis-inspect/query.mjs --sys get "system:features"
node .claude/skills/redis-inspect/query.mjs --sys hgetall "system:entity-moderation"

# Check TTL
node .claude/skills/redis-inspect/query.mjs ttl "generation:count:123"

# Inspect a hash
node .claude/skills/redis-inspect/query.mjs hgetall "packed:caches:cosmetics"
node .claude/skills/redis-inspect/query.mjs hget "system:entity-moderation" "entities"

# Check set size
node .claude/skills/redis-inspect/query.mjs scard "queues:seen-images"

# Get server info
node .claude/skills/redis-inspect/query.mjs info
node .claude/skills/redis-inspect/query.mjs --sys info
```

## Common Key Patterns

### Main Cache
| Pattern | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `user:*` | User data |
| `session:*` | Session data |
| `packed:caches:*` | Packed/compressed cached data |
| `packed:user:*` | Packed user cache |
| `generation:*` | Generation-related cache |
| `tag:*` | Tag cache |

### System Cache
| Pattern | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `system:*` | System configuration |
| `generation:*` | Generation limits/status |
| `download:limits` | Download limits |
| `job:*` | Job state |
| `event:*` | Event configurations |
| `new-order:*` | New Order game state |
| `daily-challenge:*` | Daily challenge config |

## Debugging Tips

```bash
# Check if a user's session exists
node .claude/skills/redis-inspect/query.mjs keys "session:data2:*" --limit 10

# Check generation status
node .claude/skills/redis-inspect/query.mjs --sys get "generation:status"

# Check feature flags
node .claude/skills/redis-inspect/query.mjs --sys hgetall "system:features"

# Check cache memory usage
node .claude/skills/redis-inspect/query.mjs info
```

## Write Operations

Write operations require `--writable` flag and user approval:

```bash
# Delete a specific key (requires approval)
node .claude/skills/redis-inspect/query.mjs del "some:key" --writable
```

**IMPORTANT**: Always ask the user for permission before using `--writable`.

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