ChromaDB

Lightweight, developer-first embedding database optimized for rapid local AI memory prototyping.

Overview

ChromaDB provides a simple, Python-native API for storing and querying text embeddings and metadata, making it the go-to choice for quick memory implementations. It runs entirely in-memory or on disk, with seamless cloud sync options for scaling.

Best for

• rapid prototyping of RAG and memory layers without infrastructure setup

Trade-offs

What XeroHack pre-wires

When you pick ChromaDB in the interview, the engine emits these files into your scaffold:

• In-memory mode
• LangChain/LlamaIndex connectors
• Docker setup