hiredis ☆
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Description:
Minimalistic client for Redis
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: redis client c-library database networking
Install: brew install hiredis
About:
Hiredis is a minimalistic C client library for Redis. It provides a simple API for sending commands and reading replies, handling the Redis protocol transparently. Its low-level focus makes it ideal for embedding in higher-level applications or building custom integrations.
Key Features:
  • Minimalistic and lightweight C library
  • Asynchronous API support
  • Zero memory allocation overhead for replies
  • Portable across Unix-like systems and Windows
Use Cases:
  • Embedding Redis connectivity into C/C++ applications
  • Building high-performance custom Redis clients
  • Implementing non-blocking Redis operations
Alternatives:
  • redis-plus-plus – C++ wrapper offering a higher-level, STL-style API compared to Hiredis' C-based interface.
  • redis-py – Python client for Redis; Hiredis is the underlying C implementation often used for performance.
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