C client for Redis

Learn how to build with Redis and C

Connect your C application to a Redis database using the hiredis client library.

Overview

hiredis is a minimalistic C client library for Redis that provides a simple, efficient interface for Redis operations. It's designed to be lightweight, fast, and easy to integrate into C applications with minimal dependencies.

Key Features

  • Lightweight: Minimal memory footprint and dependencies
  • High Performance: Optimized for speed and low latency
  • Synchronous & Asynchronous: Support for both blocking and non-blocking operations
  • Pipeline Support: Efficient command batching for improved throughput
  • Error Handling: Comprehensive error reporting and handling
  • Cross-platform: Works on Linux, macOS, Windows, and embedded systems
  • Thread Safe: Safe for use in multi-threaded applications
  • Simple API: Clean, straightforward C interface

Getting Started

Refer to the complete C guide to install, connect, and use hiredis.

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