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Assess

Chroma is a lightweight, open-source embedding database designed for building AI applications. It offers an easy-to-use solution for storing and querying vector embeddings, making it particularly suitable for RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) applications.

Key Capabilities:

  • Simple API for vector storage and retrieval
  • Support for multiple embedding models
  • In-memory and persistent storage options
  • Collection-based organization
  • Metadata filtering
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Easy integration with popular LLM frameworks
  • Support for multiple distance metrics

Documentation

MOHARA should consider Chroma for projects requiring a simple, developer-friendly vector database, particularly for rapid prototyping and smaller-scale AI applications where ease of use is prioritized over enterprise features.