redis-url

Connect to Redis using a fully-qualified URL. This package (v1.2.1, last released in 2015) provides a simple connect() wrapper around node_redis that parses the REDIS_URL environment variable or a custom URL, returning a redis client. It also exposes a parse() function that extends Node's url.parse with database and password properties. Unlike ioredis or modern node_redis, this library does not support Redis Cluster, TLS, or advanced features. It is stable but effectively in maintenance mode, as the underlying redis client is outdated. Suitable for legacy projects or simple use cases where only basic Redis connectivity via URL is needed.