redis-cache

library0.2.1jsnpmunverified

A simple short-term caching module for Redis that stores and retrieves data by keys. At version 0.2.1, it provides basic set, get, and delete operations with TTL support. Differentiates from other Redis caching libraries by its minimalistic design and simplicity, but lacks advanced features like caching strategies or invalidation patterns. The library is relatively inactive with limited updates and community support, making it suitable only for very basic caching needs.

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npm install redis-cache

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INSTALL

IMPORT

SIG · REDIS-CACHE

redis-cache

storagejavascriptv0.2.1

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Install & Compatibility

Where this runs

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Code

Verified usage

Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.

default

✓ import redisCache from 'redis-cache'

✗ const redisCache = require('redis-cache')

Package uses CommonJS and can be required; import syntax with default works in ESM environments.

set

✓ import { set } from 'redis-cache'

✗ const set = require('redis-cache').set

Named export available but not documented; prefer default import with method calls.

get

✓ import { get } from 'redis-cache'

✗ const get = require('redis-cache').get

Named export for get; default import also exposes get as method.

delete

✓ import { delete } from 'redis-cache'

✗ const del = require('redis-cache').del

Method named 'delete' in exports, but common mistake to look for 'del'.

Shows basic usage: create a Redis client, initialize the cache with a TTL of 60 seconds, then set, get, and delete a key.

import redis from 'redis'; import redisCache from 'redis-cache'; const client = redis.createClient(process.env.REDIS_URL ?? 'redis://localhost:6379'); const cache = redisCache(client, { ttl: 60 }); async function main() { await cache.set('key', 'value'); const val = await cache.get('key'); console.log('Cached value:', val); await cache.delete('key'); client.quit(); } main().catch(console.error);

Debug

Known issues

deprecatedPackage is no longer actively maintained; last update was years ago.

fix

Consider migrating to a maintained alternative like 'node-cache' or 'ioredis' with caching logic.

affects: >=0.0.0

breakingRequires a Redis client instance; does not manage connection lifecycle.

fix

Ensure you handle Redis client connection and error events yourself.

affects: >=0.0.0

gotchaThe library uses callbacks internally; async/await wrappers are not built-in.

fix

Wrap calls in Promises or use a promisify utility.

affects: <=0.2.1

gotchaTTL is set globally per cache instance; cannot set per key TTL.

fix

If per-key TTL needed, use a different library.

affects: <=0.2.1

Errors

Common errors & fixes

TypeError: redisCache is not a function

Default import may not work in some environments; requires CommonJS require.

fix

Use const redisCache = require('redis-cache').default or switch to require().

Error: Redis connection refused

Redis server is not running or URL is incorrect.

fix

Start Redis server or check REDIS_URL environment variable.

TypeError: cache.get is not a function

Cache object not properly initialized; client parameter missing.

fix

Ensure redisCache is called with a valid Redis client: redisCache(redisClient, options).

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Version history

0.2.1latest on npm

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Dependencies

redisrequiredRequired to establish connection and interact with Redis server.

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Resources

githubgit://github.com/SportZing/redis-cache ↗

packageredis-cache ↗

homepagegit://github.com/SportZing/redis-cache ↗