docker-redis-cluster
docker-redis-cluster is a Docker image that quickly spins up a local Redis cluster (3 masters, 3 slaves) for development, demo, and testing purposes. It is explicitly not intended for production, Kubernetes, or multi-environment deployments.
Key facts
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | Grokzen/docker-redis-cluster |
| Owner | Grokzen |
| Primary language | Shell |
| License | MIT — OSI-approved |
| Stars | 1.5k |
| Forks | 560 |
| Open issues | 21 |
| Latest release | 3.0.6 (2016-01-01) |
| Last updated | 2025-10-04 |
| Source | https://github.com/Grokzen/docker-redis-cluster |
What docker-redis-cluster is
Dockerfile-based project providing pre-built Redis cluster images with 6 instances (ports 7000–7005), optional Sentinel support, configurable node counts, and IPv6 capability. Built from Redis source; supports multiple Redis versions (latest 3 major versions maintained).
Get the docker-redis-cluster source
Clone the repository and explore it locally.
git clone https://github.com/Grokzen/docker-redis-cluster.gitcd docker-redis-cluster# follow the project's README for install & configurationNeed it deployed, integrated, or customized instead? DEV.co ships production installs.
Best use cases
Implementation considerations
- Requires Docker 1.10+; latest version recommended. Verify your Docker version before pulling.
- macOS users must set `REDIS_CLUSTER_IP=0.0.0.0` or pass `-e IP=0.0.0.0` for cluster discovery to work (hardcoded IP issue noted in README).
- Configurable via environment variables: `MASTERS`, `SLAVES_PER_MASTER`, `INITIAL_PORT`, `BIND_ADDRESS` allow topology customization without rebuilding.
- Sentinel support is optional (`SENTINEL=true`); runs 3 sentinel instances on ports 5000–5002 if enabled.
- IPv6 support available; requires Docker IPv6 configuration and `--network host` for proper NAT behavior.
When to avoid it — and what to weigh
- Production Deployments — Project explicitly states it is not suitable for production, staging, or test environments. Use dedicated Redis operators or managed services instead.
- Kubernetes / Orchestrated Environments — Not designed for Kubernetes or container orchestration beyond single-machine Docker. Cluster discovery, networking, and persistence are hardcoded for local use.
- Data Persistence Requirements — No mention of persistent storage; intended for ephemeral development clusters. Risk of data loss on container restart.
- High-Availability Scenarios — Single-machine design; no cross-host replication, load balancing, or resilience mechanisms for distributed deployments.
License & commercial use
MIT License. Permissive; allows commercial use, modification, and distribution with attribution.
MIT is a permissive OSI license permitting commercial use. However, this is a development/demo tool explicitly unsuitable for production. Any commercial deployment should use a production-grade Redis solution and treat this repo as a reference only.
DEV.co evaluation signals
Editorial assessment — not user reviews. Directional, with an explicit confidence level.
| Signal | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active |
| Documentation | Adequate |
| License clarity | Clear |
| Deployment complexity | Low |
| DEV.co fit | Good |
| Assessment confidence | High |
Designed for local development only. No authentication, TLS, or network isolation mentioned. Exposes Redis ports directly; suitable only for isolated dev machines. No security audit or CVE tracking data provided. Not intended for untrusted networks.
Alternatives to consider
Official Redis Docker Image + redis-cli cluster create
Lightweight, official, production-capable. Requires manual cluster init but gives full control and future-proofs against deprecated dev containers.
Bitnami Redis Cluster Helm Chart
Production-grade, Kubernetes-native, persistent storage, monitoring. Overkill for local dev but suitable for staging/production.
docker-compose with redis:latest services
Minimal setup, no pre-built images, full transparency. More verbose config but avoids vendor lock-in to this specific project.
Build on docker-redis-cluster with DEV.co software developers
This tool is excellent for local development and Redis client testing. If you need production-grade Redis clustering or Kubernetes deployment, consult our DevOps team to explore managed services or cloud-native alternatives.
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docker-redis-cluster FAQ
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This tool is excellent for local development and Redis client testing. If you need production-grade Redis clustering or Kubernetes deployment, consult our DevOps team to explore managed services or cloud-native alternatives.