chroma and chromadb-admin
Chroma Core is the foundational vector database engine, while Chromadb-admin is a complementary administrative interface built on top of it—they are designed to be used together, not as alternatives.
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 chromadb-admin
flanker/chromadb-admin
Admin UI for Chroma embedding database built with Next.js
Provides authentication support for secure access to Chroma instances and enables exploration of collections, embeddings, and metadata through an interactive web interface. Built on Next.js with containerized deployment via Docker, it connects to Chroma servers via configurable connection strings and supports both local development and production environments.
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