Redis Scripting: SCRIPT FLUSH

Redis SCRIPT FLUSH Command

Redis SCRIPT FLUSH command is used to flush the Lua scripts cache.

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

• Clear Script Cache: Removes all Lua scripts from the Redis script cache, freeing up memory used by cached scripts.
• Cache Management: Helps in managing the script cache by clearing outdated or unused scripts, ensuring the cache remains efficient.
• Deployment Cleanup: Useful during deployment or upgrades to clear scripts from previous versions, avoiding conflicts with new scripts.
• Troubleshooting: Assists in troubleshooting script-related issues by clearing the cache and starting with a fresh script environment.

Syntax:

SCRIPT FLUSH

Available since

2.6.0.

Return Value

Simple string reply

Return Value Type

String

Example:

redis 127.0.0.1:6379> SCRIPT FLUSH
OK

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