Developed the initial bootstrap and Redis integration for the redis/mcp-redis repository, establishing the groundwork for a Redis-backed MCP server. The work focused on creating a clear project structure, managing dependencies, and implementing robust Redis connection handling. Using Python and leveraging Redis, the developer introduced FastMCP initialization scaffolding and added support for essential Redis data structures such as hashes and lists. This foundational effort enabled the repository to support Redis-backed storage and set the stage for future feature development. The approach emphasized configuration management and server development, delivering baseline code that facilitates scalable and maintainable server-side architecture moving forward.