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| What | redis-vl-python | python-sdk |
|---|---|---|
| Risk grade | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. | BB · Some risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 16, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. |
| Type | App connector | App connector |
| Est. context load | ~500 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.25% of 200k context) | ~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context) |
| GitHub stars | 432 | 24.7k |
| Weekly npm downloads | — | — |
| Local files | No local folder access noted | No local folder access noted |
| Command execution | Runs shell or system commands | No shell command runner noted |
| Network reach | Connects to outside service API | Connects to outside service API |
| Credentials | No API token required | Requires API key or token |
| Package source | GitHub (redis/redis-vl-python) | PyPI (mcp) |
| Install command | Source repo only | uvx mcp |
| Bottom line | redis-vl-python is distributed via GitHub (redis/redis-vl-python); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use. | python-sdk (MCP server) requires careful permission scoping — credential scope: SDK may expose credentials to any tool/resource the agent connects to; ensure strict resource filtering and least-privilege tool definitions. |
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 28, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
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