# Memcached

> Memcached distributed memory cache reference. Covers text protocol commands, Python (pymemcache) and Node.js clients, consistent hashing, cache-aside pattern, production config, Kubernetes deployment, Prometheus monitoring, and vs Redis.

- Skill: `bytesagain/memcached` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add bytesagain/memcached`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/bytesagain/memcached/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra
- Author: bytesagain (https://skillmd.com/u/bytesagain)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/bytesagain/memcached

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# Memcached Reference

High-performance distributed cache.

## Commands

| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `intro` | Overview, vs Redis |
| `usage` | Protocol, clients |
| `operations` | Config, K8s, monitoring |