Cheat Sheet #day23 - RedisInsight

RedisInsight Cheat Sheet

RedisInsight is a powerful tool for managing and optimizing your Redis database. This cheat sheet provides a quick reference to essential features and shortcuts to enhance your productivity with RedisInsight.

Basic Operations

• Connect to Redis

  • Navigate to the "Connect" screen and enter the Redis server details such as host, port, and authentication.

• Switch Databases

  • Use the database selector dropdown to switch between different Redis databases.

• Refresh Keys

  • Click the "Refresh" button to update the list of keys in the current database.

Key Management

• Add Key

  • Click the "Add Key" button.

  • Select the key type (String, List, Set, Sorted Set, Hash, Stream).

  • Enter the key name and value.

• Delete Key

  • Select the key from the list.

  • Click the "Delete" button or right-click and select "Delete Key".

• Edit Key

  • Select the key from the list.

  • Edit the key value in the editor pane.

• Expire Key

  • Select the key from the list.

  • Click the "Set TTL" button to set the expiration time.

Data Types

• String

  • Add or modify simple string values.

  • Support for viewing and editing large text and binary data.

• List

  • Add elements to the beginning or end of the list.

  • View, edit, or remove elements by index.

• Set

  • Add or remove members.

  • View all set members.

• Sorted Set (ZSet)

  • Add members with scores.

  • Edit scores or remove members.

• Hash

  • Add, edit, or remove fields and values.

  • View all fields and values.

• Stream

  • Add entries to the stream.

  • View and manage stream entries.

Query and Search

• Filter Keys

  • Use the search bar to filter keys by pattern (e.g., user:*).

• Run Commands

  • Open the "Command Line" tool.

  • Type and run Redis commands directly.

• Query Execution Plan

  • Use the "Query Execution Plan" tool to analyze and optimize query performance.

Monitoring and Analysis

• Keyspace Analysis

  • View statistics on key distribution, types, and sizes.

  • Identify large keys and memory usage patterns.

• Slow Log

  • Access the "Slow Log" to view and analyze slow-running queries.

• Performance Metrics

  • Monitor real-time performance metrics such as CPU usage, memory usage, and command throughput.

Shortcuts and Tips

• Toggle Sidebar

  • Ctrl+B (Windows/Linux)

  • Cmd+B (Mac)

• Open Command Line

  • Ctrl+Shift+C (Windows/Linux)

  • Cmd+Shift+C (Mac)

• Refresh Keys

  • Ctrl+R (Windows/Linux)

  • Cmd+R (Mac)

• Search Keys

  • Ctrl+F (Windows/Linux)

  • Cmd+F (Mac)

Advanced Features

• Data Import/Export

  • Use the "Import" and "Export" tools to back up and restore Redis data.

• Pub/Sub

  • Manage publish/subscribe channels.

  • Monitor real-time messages.

• Configuration Management

  • Access and modify Redis configuration parameters.

• Cluster Management

  • Visualize and manage Redis clusters and shards.

Helpful Resources

• Official Documentation

  • Access comprehensive guides and tutorials from the RedisInsight documentation.

• Community Support

  • Join the Redis community forums and discussions for additional help and support.

This cheat sheet provides a quick reference to some of the most commonly used RedisInsight features and shortcuts. For more detailed information and additional features, refer to the official RedisInsight documentation.