redis-py redis cluster client throws error on calling

The Fix

pip install redis==7.1.0

Based on closed redis/redis-py issue #2888 · PR/commit linked

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@@ -295,6 +295,10 @@ class AbstractRedisCluster:
                 "LATENCY LATEST",
                 "LATENCY RESET",
+                "MODULE LIST",
+                "MODULE LOAD",
+                "MODULE UNLOAD",

repro.py

from redis.cluster import RedisCluster as Redis
client = Redis.from_url(redis_url)

client.module_list()
# ==> {AttributeError}'RedisCluster' object has no attribute 'module_list'

client.execute_command('module', 'list')
# ==> {RedisClusterException}No way to dispatch this command to Redis Cluster. Missing key.
#        You can execute the command by specifying target nodes.
#        Command: ('module', 'list')

verify

Re-run the minimal reproduction on your broken version, then apply the fix and re-run.

fix.md

Option A — Upgrade to fixed release\npip install redis==7.1.0\nWhen NOT to use: This fix should not be used if the Redis Cluster client is not intended to support module commands.\n\n

Why This Fix Works in Production

Trigger: redis cluster client throws error on calling module_list()
Mechanism: The Redis Cluster client did not support module commands, causing an AttributeError when calling module_list()
Why the fix works: Adds support for `ModuleCommands` in the Redis Cluster client, allowing the `module_list()` method to function correctly. (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 Redis Cluster client did not support module commands, causing an AttributeError when calling module_list()
Production symptom (often without a traceback): redis cluster client throws error on calling module_list()

Proof / Evidence

GitHub issue: #2888
Fix PR: https://github.com/redis/redis-py/pull/2951
First fixed release: 7.1.0
Reproduced locally: No (not executed)
Last verified: 2026-02-08
Confidence: 0.95
Did this fix it?: Yes (upstream fix exists)
Own content ratio: 0.62

Discussion

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

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“**Version**: What redis-py and what redis version is the issue happening on? redis_py 4.6.0 Server 6.0.16 (Debian 11 package) and newer (like 6.2 or 7.0)- Server must be run in Cluster mode **Platform**: What platform / version? (For exampl”

Issue thread · issue description · source

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error.txt

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redis cluster client throws error on calling module_list()
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Minimal Reproduction

repro.py

from redis.cluster import RedisCluster as Redis
client = Redis.from_url(redis_url)

client.module_list()
# ==> {AttributeError}'RedisCluster' object has no attribute 'module_list'

client.execute_command('module', 'list')
# ==> {RedisClusterException}No way to dispatch this command to Redis Cluster. Missing key.
#        You can execute the command by specifying target nodes.
#        Command: ('module', 'list')

Environment

Python: 3.5.1

What Broke

Clients experienced errors when attempting to retrieve module lists from Redis Cluster, impacting functionality.

Why It Broke

The Redis Cluster client did not support module commands, causing an AttributeError when calling module_list()

Fix Options (Details)

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

pip install redis==7.1.0

When NOT to use: This fix should not be used if the Redis Cluster client is not intended to support module commands.

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/2951

First fixed release: 7.1.0

Last verified: 2026-02-08. Validate in your environment.

When NOT to Use This Fix

This fix should not be used if the Redis Cluster client is not intended to support module commands.

Verify Fix

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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 redis cluster client throws error on calling module_list() (Fix)