Is memtier_benchmark runnable without installing Redis Software?
Last updated 04, Feb 2026
Question
Is there a way to have a memtier_benchmark runnable without having to install Redis Software?
Answer
Use the Docker image
You can run the Docker image that makes memtier_benchmark available only.
Extract from the Redis Software distribution
Alternatively, you can get the build contained in each GA version of Redis Software:
- untar the archive file
- untar the RE package (e.g., the
.rpmfile for Redhat) - You'll find the executable under
opt/redislabs/bin/memtier_benchmark
Compile from source
Alternatively, you can compile memtier_benchmark from the source code. This is available for Linux distributions or macOS. Clone the repository https://github.com/RedisLabs/memtier_benchmark and follow the instructions in the README file.