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.
26,607 stars and 13,607,187 monthly downloads. Used by 133 other packages. Actively maintained with 126 commits in the last 30 days. Available on PyPI.
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26,607
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Language
Rust
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Last pushed
Mar 13, 2026
Monthly downloads
13,607,187
Commits (30d)
126
Dependencies
28
Reverse dependents
133
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