Upstash MCP Server

Upstash Model Context Server

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Overview

Upstash MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to manage context between large language models (LLMs) and external systems, specifically for Upstash Developer APIs.

To use the Upstash MCP Server, you need to install it via Node.js and configure it with your Upstash API key. You can run commands in Claude Desktop to interact with your Upstash account.

Standardized protocol for managing context between LLMs and external systems. - Allows natural language commands to manage Upstash resources. - Supports various Redis database operations through simple commands.

Creating and managing Redis databases using natural language.
Listing and retrieving database details and backups.
Monitoring database performance metrics over time.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Upstash MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-upstash": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-upstash"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-upstash": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-upstash"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-upstash": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-upstash"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-server-upstash": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-upstash"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-upstash": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-upstash"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-upstash": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-upstash"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is the Model Context Protocol?

It is a standardized protocol for managing context between LLMs and external systems.

Do I need an Upstash API key to use this server?

Yes, an Upstash API key is required to authenticate and interact with your Upstash account.

Can I use this server with other LLMs?

Yes, the MCP server can be used with any MCP client that supports the protocol.

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