Chroma

Purpose

• Use this skill to store embeddings and perform semantic retrieval for RAG systems.
• Prefer Chroma when you want a simple local developer experience with an easy Python API.
• Chroma works well for notebooks, prototypes, local apps, and moderate production deployments.
• It supports metadata filtering, server mode, and pluggable embedding functions.

Install

pip install chromadb sentence-transformers

• Add any extra embedding provider packages you need, such as the OpenAI SDK.

Basic Setup