The Fix
pip install redis==7.1.0
Based on closed redis/redis-py issue #1781 · PR/commit linked
Production note: Most teams hit this during upgrades or environment changes. Roll out with a canary and smoke critical endpoints (health, OpenAPI/docs) before 100%.
@@ -70,3 +70,19 @@ jobs:
run: |
bash .github/workflows/install_and_test.sh ${{ matrix.extension }}
+
+ install_package_from_commit:
+ name: Install package from commit hash
Option A — Upgrade to fixed release\npip install redis==7.1.0\nWhen NOT to use: This fix is not suitable if the CI environment does not support direct package installation from the repository.\n\n
Why This Fix Works in Production
- Trigger: CI builds were not validating the package installation from the repo, potentially leading to undetected issues.
- Mechanism: CI was not installing the package directly from the repository, missing a valid install case
- Why the fix works: Adds a CI action to install the package directly from the commit hash, addressing issue #1781. (first fixed release: 7.1.0).
- If left unfixed, the same config can fail only in production (env differences), causing startup failures or partial feature outages.
Why This Breaks in Prod
- CI was not installing the package directly from the repository, missing a valid install case
- Production symptom (often without a traceback): CI builds were not validating the package installation from the repo, potentially leading to undetected issues.
Proof / Evidence
- GitHub issue: #1781
- Fix PR: https://github.com/redis/redis-py/pull/1790
- 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: 0.78
Discussion
High-signal excerpts from the issue thread (symptoms, repros, edge-cases).
“PS: For reference: https://pip.pypa.io/en/stable/reference/build-system/#controlling-setup-requires”
“@hartwork I wouldn't do a git+file install, but git+https://<to the hash> which should help”
“@hartwork I think we're on the same page”
“I'm not sure if pip install can be tested in CI, the way you likely intend to”
Failure Signature (Search String)
- CI builds were not validating the package installation from the repo, potentially leading to undetected issues.
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Failure Signature
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CI builds were not validating the package installation from the repo, potentially leading to undetected issues.
Error Message
Signature-only (no traceback captured)
Error Message
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CI builds were not validating the package installation from the repo, potentially leading to undetected issues.
What Broke
CI builds were not validating the package installation from the repo, potentially leading to undetected issues.
Why It Broke
CI was not installing the package directly from the repository, missing a valid install case
Fix Options (Details)
Option A — Upgrade to fixed release Safe default (recommended)
pip install redis==7.1.0
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/1790
First fixed release: 7.1.0
Last verified: 2026-02-09. Validate in your environment.
When NOT to Use This Fix
- This fix is not suitable if the CI environment does not support direct package installation from the repository.
Did This Fix Work in Your Case?
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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.
Sources
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