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How to use AnotherRedisDesktopManager: install and connect to Redis

Updated · written with AI from the project's own documentation and checked against our catalogue data

AnotherRedisDesktopManager is an open-source graphical client for Redis, licensed under MIT and available for Linux, Windows and Mac. It lets you connect to Redis servers and view or edit keys and values without typing commands into redis-cli. This guide shows you how to install it, make a connection, and use the features the project documents.

Another Redis Desktop Managerqishibo/AnotherRedisDesktopManager · ★ 34.8k · MIT

Quick start

  1. 1Pick an installer. Choose the package for your system: Chocolatey or winget on Windows, Homebrew on Mac, or Snap on Linux. You can also download a release package from the project's releases page.
  2. 2Install the app. Run the install command for your platform. On Mac or Linux, fix quarantine or Snap permission issues if they appear.
  3. 3Open the app and add a connection. Start AnotherRedisDesktopManager and create a new connection to your Redis server.
  4. 4Enable SSH or SSL/TLS if needed. If your server needs SSH or SSL/TLS, configure those options in the connection settings.
  5. 5Browse keys. Use the tree view to find keys, then open a key to view or edit its value.
  6. 6Use search and export. Search within lists and streams, or export and import keys as needed.

Install AnotherRedisDesktopManager on Windows, Mac or Linux

On Windows you can install it with Chocolatey or winget, or download the exe package from the project's releases page and double-click it to install.

On Mac you can use Homebrew or download the dmg package from the releases page. On Linux you can install the Snap package, or download the AppImage from the releases page, run chmod +x on it, and double-click to run.

  • Windows (Chocolatey): choco install another-redis-desktop-manager
  • Windows (winget): winget install qishibo.AnotherRedisDesktopManager
  • Linux (Snap): sudo snap install another-redis-desktop-manager
  • Mac (Homebrew): brew install --cask another-redis-desktop-manager
choco install another-redis-desktop-manager winget install qishibo.AnotherRedisDesktopManager sudo snap install another-redis-desktop-manager brew install --cask another-redis-desktop-manager

Fix common install problems on Mac and Linux

If the Mac app will not open after installing by Homebrew or dmg, the README says to run a quarantine-removal command and then reopen the app.

If you installed the Snap package and get a permission denied error when selecting a private key, the README says to give the app access to your ~/.ssh folder by connecting the ssh-keys interface.

sudo xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine /Applications/Another\ Redis\ Desktop\ Manager.app sudo snap connect another-redis-desktop-manager:ssh-keys

Connect to a Redis server, including SSH, SSL/TLS, Cluster and Sentinel setups

The project's feature log lists support for Cluster, Sentinel, SSL/TLS and SSH connections. Use these when your Redis server requires them. The feature log also mentions a Test Connection feature and connection groups, and a search box for finding saved connections.

The README does not give step-by-step connection screens, so check the app's own settings for the exact field names.

  • Cluster: supported since the project's 2020 feature log entry
  • Sentinel: supported since a 2021 feature log entry
  • SSL/TLS: supported since a 2020 feature log entry
  • SSH: supported, including SSH timeout and passphrase handling per the feature log

Browse, view and edit keys and values

The main job of the app is inspecting keys without the command line. The feature log lists a tree view, search in lists and streams, export and import of keys, and editable JSON. Binary, Protobuf, Msgpack and Java/Pickle viewers are also listed.

Check the readonly mode feature before you connect to a shared or production server if you want to avoid accidental writes. Readonly mode is listed in the feature log.

  • Tree view for keys
  • Search in list and stream views
  • Export and import keys
  • Editable JSON values
  • Stream groups and consumers view
  • Slow log and memory analysis

Run commands and check logs

The README screenshots show a status view, a key view and an execution log. The feature log mentions a command line (CLI) and command tips, plus a monitor view and a command dump feature.

Use these tools to see what your server is doing, but confirm exact menu locations in the app itself, since the README does not document them.

What people use it for

  • Inspecting keys and values on a Redis server without typing commands into redis-cli
  • Connecting to a Redis Cluster or Sentinel setup from a desktop app
  • Connecting to a Redis server through an SSH tunnel or with SSL/TLS
  • Viewing stream groups and consumers, or checking slow logs
  • Exporting and importing keys between sessions

Frequently asked questions

Is AnotherRedisDesktopManager free?

The project is licensed under MIT, which is an open-source licence. The README also offers optional paid copies on the Microsoft Store and Mac App Store as a way to sponsor the developer, and says those are not free.

How do I install AnotherRedisDesktopManager on Mac?

Run brew install --cask another-redis-desktop-manager with Homebrew, or download the dmg from the releases page. If the app will not open, the README says to run the quarantine-removal command shown above and reopen it.

How do I install AnotherRedisDesktopManager on Windows?

Use choco install another-redis-desktop-manager or winget install qishibo.AnotherRedisDesktopManager. You can also download the exe from the releases page and double-click it.

Does AnotherRedisDesktopManager support Redis Cluster and Sentinel?

Yes. The project's feature log lists Cluster support and Sentinel support. It also lists SSL/TLS and SSH connections.

What should I do if I get permission denied when selecting a private key on Linux?

If you installed with Snap, the README says to run sudo snap connect another-redis-desktop-manager:ssh-keys. This gives the app access to your ~/.ssh folder.

How does it compare to RedisInsight or Redis Commander?

The README does not compare them. Other projects listed as comparable are RedisInsight, Medis, Redis Commander and Another Redis Web Manager. Test the options yourself to see which fits your setup.

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Our verdict

AnotherRedisDesktopManager suits developers who want a visual, MIT-licensed client for inspecting Redis keys on Windows, Mac or Linux, especially with Cluster, Sentinel, SSH or SSL/TLS. It is not a fit if you only need scripted server-side access, or if you need an audited tool for a production security review, since the README does not describe any security audit.

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