Use Redis with no setup required with Redis Sandbox

TL;DR:

Want to try Redis without installing anything? Redis Sandbox is a free, browser-based tool that lets you run Redis commands instantly—no downloads, no configuration, no account required.

#What you can do

• Run read queries against preloaded sample datasets
• Run write queries in a temporary session with automatic expiry
• Browse predefined queries covering common Redis operations and data types
• View query history to revisit and re-run past commands
• Share queries with a generated link—great for collaboration or teaching
• Explore Redis data types like strings, hashes, lists, sets, and sorted sets

#Accessing Redis Sandbox

#Exploring the Interface

#Selecting a Predefined Query

• Click Select query in the left sidebar.

• A popup will appear with a list of predefined queries covering common Redis operations.

• Click any query to load it into the query editor.

#Writing Your Own Query

• You can also type or paste your own Redis commands directly into the query editor.
• The editor supports multi-line queries and syntax highlighting for better readability.

#Query Panel

• Displays the currently selected or written query.
• You can edit, run, or reset the query here.

#DBIndex Panel

• Shows index details related to the selected query.

#DataSource Panel

• Displays sample data associated with the selected query and index.
• Helps you visualize the data your query will operate on.

#Run Query

• Click the Run button to execute your query.
• The results will appear in the Results panel.

#Results Panel

• View the output of your query in a structured table or as raw text.

• Toggle between views using the Switch View icon in the Results panel header.

#Share Query

• Click the Share button to generate a shareable link for your current query.
• You can also modify the query before sharing.

#Reset Query

• Made changes you want to undo? Click Reset to revert to the originally selected query.

#Navigating related queries

• Quickly switch between related queries by clicking their names in the left sidebar.

#Query History

• Click the history icon in the query panel header to view your past successful queries.

• Reload any previous query with a single click and run it again.

• Delete your query history if needed.

#Replay tour

• Click Replay tour in the sidebar to revisit the guided walkthrough.

#Session (write) Queries

• When you execute a write query, a unique session is created for you.

• All subsequent queries in that session will operate on your session's data.
• Sessions have an expiry setting; data is deleted after the session expires.
• Note: Every key in your write query must use the pg: prefix.

Note: The session status is shown in the header

• Before starting a session:

• After starting a session:

#Next steps

• Redis quick start guide - Install Redis locally and connect your first application.
• What is Redis? - Learn about Redis architecture, data structures, and common use cases.
• Redis documentation - Dive into the official Redis documentation.
• Redis University - Take free online courses and earn certifications.
• Redis Cloud - Deploy a managed Redis instance in minutes.