redis-py Add support for FT.PROFILE (Fix)

The Fix

pip install redis==7.1.0

Based on closed redis/redis-py issue #1687 · PR/commit linked

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@@ -35,9 +35,12 @@ def delist(x):
 
 def parse_to_list(response):
-    """Optimistally parse the response to a list.
-    """
+    """Optimistically parse the response to a list."""

fix.md

Option A — Upgrade to fixed release\npip install redis==7.1.0\nWhen NOT to use: Do not use if it changes public behavior or if the failure cannot be reproduced.\n\n

Why This Fix Works in Production

Trigger: redis-py should support recent changes to RediSearch. For reference, see the following: https://oss.redis.com/redisearch/master/Commands/#ftprofile
Mechanism: Adds support for the FT.PROFILE command in redis-py, addressing issue #1687.
Why the fix works: Adds support for the FT.PROFILE command in redis-py, addressing issue #1687. (first fixed release: 7.1.0).

Why This Breaks in Prod

Production symptom (often without a traceback): redis-py should support recent changes to RediSearch. For reference, see the following: https://oss.redis.com/redisearch/master/Commands/#ftprofile

Proof / Evidence

GitHub issue: #1687
Fix PR: https://github.com/redis/redis-py/pull/1727
First fixed release: 7.1.0
Reproduced locally: No (not executed)
Last verified: 2026-02-09
Confidence: 0.85
Did this fix it?: Yes (upstream fix exists)
Own content ratio: 0.69

Discussion

High-signal excerpts from the issue thread (symptoms, repros, edge-cases).

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“redis-py should support recent changes to RediSearch. For reference, see the following: https://oss.redis.com/redisearch/master/Commands/#ftprofile”

Issue thread · issue description · source

Failure Signature (Search String)

redis-py should support recent changes to RediSearch. For reference, see the following: https://oss.redis.com/redisearch/master/Commands/#ftprofile

Copy-friendly signature

signature.txt

Failure Signature
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redis-py should support recent changes to RediSearch. For reference, see the following: https://oss.redis.com/redisearch/master/Commands/#ftprofile

Error Message

Signature-only (no traceback captured)

error.txt

Error Message
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redis-py should support recent changes to RediSearch. For reference, see the following: https://oss.redis.com/redisearch/master/Commands/#ftprofile

Fix Options (Details)

Option A — Upgrade to fixed release Safe default (recommended)

pip install redis==7.1.0

When NOT to use: Do not use if it changes public behavior or if the failure cannot be reproduced.

Use when you can deploy the upstream fix. It is usually lower-risk than long-lived workarounds.

Fix reference: https://github.com/redis/redis-py/pull/1727

First fixed release: 7.1.0

Last verified: 2026-02-09. Validate in your environment.

When NOT to Use This Fix

Do not use if it changes public behavior or if the failure cannot be reproduced.

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Prevention

Capture the exact failing error string in logs and tests so you can reproduce via a minimal script.
Pin production dependencies and upgrade only with a reproducible test that hits the failing path.

Version Compatibility Table

Version	Status
7.1.0	Fixed

Related Issues

No related fixes found.

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