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Chroma

Memory & StateOpen source · Apache-2.0★ 29,435（2026-10-04）Self-hosted

Open-source embedding database used as an agent memory store.

Chroma is an Apache-2.0, AI-native embedding database created in 2022 with Python, JavaScript and Rust SDKs, deployable embedded, single-node or distributed; a managed Chroma Cloud is also offered.

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CategoryMemory & State
LicenseApache-2.0
LanguageRust
Self-hostedYes
GitHub stars29,435 (2026-10-04)
Last push2026-10-04
Last verified2026-10-04
Repositoryhttps://github.com/chroma-core/chroma

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