redis-py [Docs] Docs for `timeseries` commands seem to be

The Fix

pip install redis==7.1.0

Based on closed redis/redis-py issue #1875 · 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%.

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@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ These are the commands for interacting with the `RedisTimeSeries module <https:/
     import redis
     r = redis.Redis()
-    r.timeseries().create(2, retension_msecs=5)
+    r.ts().create(2, retension_msecs=5)

fix.md

Option A — Upgrade to fixed release\npip install redis==7.1.0\nWhen NOT to use: This fix is not applicable if the documentation is already correct.\n\n

Why This Fix Works in Production

Trigger: [Docs] Docs for `timeseries` commands seem to be incorrect
Mechanism: The documentation incorrectly referenced the method for timeseries commands
Why the fix works: The documentation for the `timeseries` commands was incorrect. (first fixed release: 7.1.0).

Production impact:

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

Shows up under Python 3.5.1 in real deployments (not just unit tests).
The documentation incorrectly referenced the method for timeseries commands
Production symptom (often without a traceback): [Docs] Docs for `timeseries` commands seem to be incorrect

Proof / Evidence

GitHub issue: #1875
Fix PR: https://github.com/redis/redis-py/pull/1877
First fixed release: 7.1.0
Reproduced locally: No (not executed)
Last verified: 2026-02-07
Confidence: 0.85
Did this fix it?: Yes (upstream fix exists)
Own content ratio: 0.71

Discussion

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

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“@dpipemazo you're absolutely right. Thank you very much.”

@chayim · 2022-01-12 · source

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[Docs] Docs for `timeseries` commands seem to be incorrect
**Description**: Description of your issue, stack traces from errors and code that reproduces the issue

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[Docs] Docs for `timeseries` commands seem to be incorrect
**Description**: Description of your issue, stack traces from errors and code that reproduces the issue

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Error Message
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[Docs] Docs for `timeseries` commands seem to be incorrect
**Description**: Description of your issue, stack traces from errors and code that reproduces the issue

Environment

Python: 3.5.1

Why It Broke

The documentation incorrectly referenced the method for timeseries commands

Fix Options (Details)

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

pip install redis==7.1.0

When NOT to use: This fix is not applicable if the documentation is already correct.

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/1877

First fixed release: 7.1.0

Last verified: 2026-02-07. Validate in your environment.

When NOT to Use This Fix

This fix is not applicable if the documentation is already correct.

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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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redis-py [Docs] Docs for `timeseries` commands seem to be incorrect (Fix)