Vector Database
27.4k 2026-04-15
chroma-core/chroma
An open-source vector database designed as data infrastructure for AI applications, simplifying embedding management and semantic search.
Core Features
Automatic embedding, indexing, and tokenization
Simple API for adding, querying, and managing documents
Metadata and document content filtering for precise searches
Supports in-memory, persistent, and client-server deployment
Offers a scalable hosted cloud service
Quick Start
pip install chromadbDetailed Introduction
Chroma is an open-source vector database built to serve as the foundational data infrastructure for AI. It streamlines the development of AI applications by automating the complex processes of generating, indexing, and querying embeddings. This enables developers to easily implement semantic search, build recommendation engines, and power Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) systems. With its intuitive API and flexible deployment options, Chroma empowers engineers to integrate advanced AI capabilities into their projects efficiently and at scale.