Redis String: Get key

Redis GET Command

Redis GET command is used to get the value stored in specified key. If the key does not exist, then nil is returned. If returned value is not a string, then an error is returned.

Here are some common uses and scenarios for the "GET" command:

• Retrieve Stored Data: Fetch strings, numbers, or other serialized data stored under a key.
• Cache Retrieval: Access cached data efficiently.
• Session Data Access: Retrieve session information in web applications.
• Configuration Values: Get configuration settings or flags stored in Redis.
• Monitoring and Debugging: Check the current value of a key for monitoring or debugging purposes.

Syntax:

Basic syntax of redis GET command is shown below:

redis 127.0.0.1:6379> GET KEY_NAME

Available since

1.0.0.

Return Value

Simple string reply. Value or key or nil.

Return Value Type

String

Example

First, set a key in redis and then get it.

redis 127.0.0.1:6379> SET example redis
OK
redis 127.0.0.1:6379> GET example
"redis"

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