About & Core Purpose
The AI-native open-source embedding database with simple Python and JavaScript client SDKs.
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What is Chroma?
The AI-native open-source embedding database with simple Python and JavaScript client SDKs.
Is Chroma free and open-source?
Free-tier details are not listed. License: Apache-2.0.
How do I install or run Chroma?
You can install or run Chroma using the terminal command: "pip install chroma".
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