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Open-source AI-native vector database and retrieval for AI apps.

Freemium·AI·Developer Tools·Open Source·Vector Database·Retrieval
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What is ChromaDB?

ChromaDB is the open-source vector database from Chroma, used for retrieval in AI apps. The Chroma site describes search across vectors, full text, regex, and metadata, released under the Apache 2.0 license, with Python, TypeScript, and Rust clients. On October 23, 2026, Chroma announced a definitive agreement to join Replit.

ChromaDB continues there, and the hosted Chroma Cloud service is winding down over the next 60 days.

Features

  • Open-source vector database for AI apps
  • Retrieval for embeddings, full-text, and metadata
  • Apache 2.0 license
  • Python, TypeScript, and Rust clients

FAQs

Common questions about ChromaDB

What is ChromaDB?
ChromaDB is Chroma’s open-source vector database for retrieval in AI apps. The product site says it is released under the Apache 2.0 license.
Where is the ChromaDB page?
The main Creators Toolbox page for the product is Chroma at /tools/chroma. This resources listing points at the same product, https://www.trychroma.com.

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