# Medis — Beautiful Redis GUI for Mac, Windows and Linux

> Medis is an open-source graphical Redis management tool built with Electron, providing a clean interface for browsing keys, editing values, and monitoring Redis instances.

## Install

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# Medis — Beautiful Redis GUI for Mac, Windows and Linux

## Quick Use
```bash
# Install via Homebrew (macOS)
brew install --cask medis

# Or download binaries from GitHub Releases
# https://github.com/luin/medis/releases
```

## Introduction
Medis is an open-source, cross-platform Redis GUI built on Electron. It provides a visual interface for connecting to Redis instances, browsing key spaces, editing values, and running commands without memorizing CLI syntax. It is developed by the same author as ioredis.

## What Medis Does
- Connects to local or remote Redis instances, including SSH-tunneled and TLS-secured servers
- Browses all Redis data types: strings, lists, sets, sorted sets, hashes, and streams
- Provides an inline command shell for running raw Redis commands
- Displays key metadata including TTL, encoding, and memory usage
- Supports multiple simultaneous connections in a tabbed interface

## Architecture Overview
Medis is built with Electron for the desktop shell and React for the UI layer. It communicates with Redis using ioredis, a robust Node.js Redis client. The application renders key trees lazily using SCAN-based iteration to avoid blocking the server. All connections and preferences are stored locally on disk.

## Self-Hosting & Configuration
- Download the installer for your platform from GitHub Releases
- On macOS, install via Homebrew Cask for automatic updates
- Add connections by specifying host, port, password, and optional SSH tunnel
- Enable TLS by providing certificate paths in the connection settings
- Adjust the SCAN count and key pattern filter in preferences for large databases

## Key Features
- Clean, native-feeling UI for browsing and editing Redis data
- SSH tunnel support for connecting to remote Redis behind firewalls
- Pattern-based key filtering with real-time SCAN iteration
- Built-in terminal for executing arbitrary Redis commands
- Dark mode support matching system theme preferences

## Comparison with Similar Tools
- **RedisInsight** — official Redis GUI with more features but heavier footprint
- **Another Redis Desktop Manager** — similar feature set, different UI style
- **Tiny RDM** — lightweight Qt-based alternative with SSH support
- **redis-commander** — web-based Redis GUI; Medis is a native desktop app
- **phpRedisAdmin** — PHP web interface; less polished than Medis

## FAQ
**Q: Is Medis free?**
A: The core of Medis is open source. The Mac App Store version is paid to support development; the GitHub release is free.

**Q: Can I connect to Redis Cluster?**
A: Medis connects to individual Redis nodes. For cluster topologies, connect to a specific node or use a proxy endpoint.

**Q: Does it support Redis Sentinel?**
A: Currently, Medis connects directly to a Redis host. Point it to the Sentinel-promoted master address.

**Q: What Redis versions are supported?**
A: Medis works with Redis 2.8 and later, including Redis 7.x and Valkey.

## Sources
- https://github.com/luin/medis
- https://getmedis.com

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