chroma and chroma-images
The first is the core database engine while the second is a pre-configured Docker image distribution of that same engine optimized for production deployment.
About chroma
chroma-core/chroma
Open-source search and retrieval database for AI applications.
Supports hybrid search combining vector similarity with full-text matching, automatic embedding generation, and metadata filtering via a minimal 4-function API. Built with in-memory and persistent storage modes, plus client-server architecture for production deployments. Provides native Python and JavaScript clients with optional cloud hosting, integrating seamlessly into LLM frameworks and RAG pipelines.
About chroma-images
amikos-tech/chroma-images
Production-ready Chroma AI-native embeddings database
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