Redis Insight is Redis’s desktop graphical user interface for browsing keys, running commands, and inspecting a Redis deployment on a workstation, through a supported channel such as Flathub or Snapcraft, or in a browser through the official container.
Choose the Redis Insight installation that fits your Linux setup
Use the desktop app when Redis Insight belongs on your workstation, and use the container when you already manage services with containers or need the interface on a server without a desktop session.
| Option | Best fit | What you run |
|---|---|---|
| Flathub | A Linux desktop with Flatpak and Flathub enabled | Install the Redis Insight application ID |
| Snapcraft | A desktop where snapd is available | Install the redisinsight snap |
| Docker | A browser-based interface on a container host | Publish Redis Insight on port 5540 |
Install Redis Insight with Flatpak
Redis publishes Redis Insight on Flathub as com.redis.RedisInsight for Linux desktops where Flatpak already manages graphical applications.
flatpak install flathub com.redis.RedisInsight
Start it from your desktop application launcher or from a terminal with the application ID below.
flatpak run com.redis.RedisInsight
Install Flatpak through your distribution’s package manager and add Flathub before using that command if either is missing. My Flatpak search returned Redis Insight version 3.8.0 from the stable Flathub remote, confirming the current application ID.
Install Redis Insight with Snap
Redis Insight is also available through Snapcraft, which requires snapd on distributions that do not ship it.
sudo snap install redisinsight
Open Redis Insight from the app launcher after the install finishes. On Debian, Snapcraft documents snapd as a separate prerequisite.
Run Redis Insight in a container
The official Redis image exposes the web interface on port 5540, keeping the application separate from your desktop package setup. Do not expose that port publicly without access controls.
docker run -d --name redisinsight -p 5540:5540 redis/redisinsight:latest
Open http://localhost:5540 in a browser on the same host, and attach a volume before creating the container if its settings must persist.
Connect Redis Insight to your Redis database
After the app opens, choose Add Redis database and enter the hostname, port, Transport Layer Security setting, username, and password for the Redis server you administer.
Keep production credentials out of shell history and shared container commands because access control and network exposure remain deployment decisions.
Verify the installation before connecting production data
Use this short check before you add an important database:
- Confirm that Redis Insight opens from the desktop launcher or at port 5540.
- Connect to a disposable local Redis instance first.
- Verify whether the connection requires TLS and Redis Access Control List credentials.
- Limit access to the container port when the browser interface runs on a server.
Useful Linux references for the next step
Use the Linux package management guide to choose a package workflow, then use the Linux command line guide when you need to inspect a local service.
For the container route, the Docker and Podman tutorial explains the surrounding concepts, while the Linux file system guide helps you choose a persistent volume location and the GNOME Software installation guide covers a graphical software catalog on Ubuntu.
Redis Insight installation FAQ
The desktop application and the Redis server it connects to are separate components.
Does Redis Insight install Redis Server?
No. Redis Insight is a client for connecting to Redis databases. Install or use a Redis server separately, then add its connection details in Redis Insight.
Which Linux distributions does Redis support for Redis Insight desktop?
Redis documents Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, 23.10, and 24.04 plus Debian 11 and 12 for the desktop application. Use the official download channels for the current package options.
Which port does Redis Insight use in Docker?
The official Docker command publishes Redis Insight on port 5540. Open localhost:5540 from the same host, or protect access before exposing that port on a network.