Redis Stack is an enhanced version of Redis that includes powerful modules such as RedisJSON, RediSearch, RedisTimeSeries, RedisBloom, and RedisGraph (depending on the version). It also comes with Redis Insight, a web-based GUI for managing and monitoring your Redis databases.

Instead of installing Redis directly on Windows, the recommended approach is to run Redis Stack using Docker.

In this guide, you'll learn how to install and run Redis Stack on Windows using Docker.

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Prerequisites

Before getting started, ensure you have:

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• Docker Desktop installed
• WSL 2 enabled (recommended)

Download Docker Desktop: Click Here

After installation, verify Docker is running.

docker --version

Example:

Docker version 28.x.x

Verify the Docker daemon:

docker ps

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Step 1: Pull the Redis Stack Image

Download the latest Redis Stack image from Docker Hub.

docker pull redis/redis-stack:latest

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Step 2: Run Redis Stack

Start Redis Stack using the following command:

docker run -d --name redis-stack -p 6379:6379 -p 8001:8001 redis/redis-stack:latest

Command Breakdown

Option	Description
-d	Runs the container in detached mode (background).
--name redis-stack	Gives the container a readable name.
-p 6379:6379	Exposes the Redis server on port 6379.
-p 8001:8001	Exposes Redis Insight on port 8001.
redis/redis-stack:latest	Downloads and runs the latest Redis Stack image.

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Step 3: Verify the Container

Check that the container is running.

docker ps

Example output:

CONTAINER ID   IMAGE                       STATUS
e13d7c1c9c2f   redis/redis-stack:latest    Up 10 seconds

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Step 4: Open Redis Insight

Redis Stack includes Redis Insight, a browser-based GUI for Redis.

Open your browser and navigate to:

http://localhost:8001

From the dashboard:

1. Click Add Redis Database
2. Enter the following:

Field	Value
Host	localhost
Port	6379
Name	Local Redis

3. Click Add Database

You can now browse keys, execute commands, and monitor your Redis instance visually.

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Step 5: Connect to Redis CLI

Open a terminal inside the container.

docker exec -it redis-stack redis-cli

You should see:

127.0.0.1:6379>

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Step 6: Test Redis

Store a value:

SET username "Debu"

Output:

OK

Retrieve it:

GET username

Output:

"Debu"

Test the server:

PING

Output:

PONG

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Step 7: Test RedisJSON

One of the biggest advantages of Redis Stack is the RedisJSON module.

Create a JSON document:

JSON.SET user:1 $ '{"name":"Debu","age":25,"city":"Dhaka"}'

Retrieve the JSON document:

JSON.GET user:1

Expected output:

{"name":"Debu","age":25,"city":"Dhaka"}

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Step 8: List Installed Modules

Run:

MODULE LIST

Example output:

name
ReJSON

name
search

name
timeseries

name
bf

These modules provide advanced capabilities beyond standard Redis.

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Step 9: Stop Redis Stack

docker stop redis-stack

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Step 10: Start Redis Stack Again

docker start redis-stack

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Step 11: Restart Redis Stack

docker restart redis-stack

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Step 12: Remove Redis Stack

Stop the container:

docker stop redis-stack

Remove it:

docker rm redis-stack

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Running Redis Stack with Persistent Storage

By default, data is stored inside the container. If you remove the container, your data will be lost.

Create a Docker volume:

docker volume create redis-stack-data

Run Redis Stack with persistent storage:

Linux/macOS

docker run -d \
  --name redis-stack \
  -p 6379:6379 \
  -p 8001:8001 \
  -v redis-stack-data:/data \
  redis/redis-stack:latest

Windows PowerShell

docker run -d `
  --name redis-stack `
  -p 6379:6379 `
  -p 8001:8001 `
  -v redis-stack-data:/data `
  redis/redis-stack:latest

Now your Redis data will persist even if the container is recreated.

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Useful Docker Commands

View running containers

docker ps

View all containers

docker ps -a

View logs

docker logs redis-stack

View Docker images

docker images

Remove the Redis Stack image

docker rmi redis/redis-stack:latest

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Connect from Your Application

Redis server:

Host: localhost
Port: 6379

Redis Insight:

http://localhost:8001

ASP.NET Core

localhost:6379

Example using StackExchange.Redis:

builder.Services.AddSingleton<IConnectionMultiplexer>(
    ConnectionMultiplexer.Connect("localhost:6379")
);

Spring Boot

spring.data.redis.host=localhost
spring.data.redis.port=6379

Node.js

import { createClient } from "redis";

const client = createClient({
    url: "redis://localhost:6379"
});

await client.connect();

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Common Issues

Port 6379 Already in Use

Check which process is using the port.

netstat -ano | findstr 6379

Or run Redis on another port.

docker run -d --name redis-stack -p 6380:6379 -p 8001:8001 redis/redis-stack:latest

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Port 8001 Already in Use

Run Redis Insight on another port.

docker run -d --name redis-stack -p 6379:6379 -p 8002:8001 redis/redis-stack:latest

Open:

http://localhost:8002

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Docker Daemon Is Not Running

If you see:

Cannot connect to the Docker daemon

Start Docker Desktop and wait until it finishes initializing.

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Conclusion

Redis Stack is the easiest way to get started with Redis on Windows. In addition to the core Redis server, it includes powerful modules and Redis Insight, making it ideal for development, testing, and learning.

In this guide, you learned how to:

• Install Redis Stack using Docker
• Run Redis Stack with a single command
• Access Redis Insight in your browser
• Connect using the Redis CLI
• Store and retrieve data
• Use RedisJSON
• Enable persistent storage with Docker volumes
• Connect Redis from ASP.NET Core, Spring Boot, or Node.js
• Troubleshoot common Docker issues

With Docker and Redis Stack, you can have a fully featured Redis environment up and running in just a few minutes.