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<h1> Redis </h1>
<h2> Table of Contents </h2>
- [Introduction](#introduction)
- [Install Redis](#install-redis)
- [Linux](#linux)
- [MacOS](#macos)
- [Run Redis](#run-redis)
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## Introduction
Redis is an open-source, in-memory data structure store that is widely used as a caching layer, message broker, and database. It is known for its speed, versatility, and support for a wide range of data structures. Redis is designed to deliver high-performance data access by storing data in memory, which allows for fast read and write operations. It supports various data types, including strings, lists, sets, hashes, and more, and provides a rich set of commands for manipulating and querying the data.
Redis is widely used in various use cases, including caching, session management, real-time analytics, leaderboards, task queues, and more. Its simplicity, speed, and flexibility make it a popular choice for developers who need a fast and reliable data store for their applications. In Threefold's ecosystem context, Redis can be used as a backend mechanism to communicate with the nodes on the ThreeFold Grid using the Reliable Message Bus.
## Install Redis
### Linux
If you don't find Redis in your Linux distro's package manager, check the [Redis downloads](https://redis.io/download) page for the source code and installation instructions.
### MacOS
On MacOS, [Homebrew](https://brew.sh/) can be used to install Redis. The steps are as follow:
```
brew update
brew install redis
```
Alternatively, it can be built from source, using the same [download page](https://redis.io/download/) as shown above.
## Run Redis
You can launch the Redis server with the following command:
```
redis-server
```