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pgvector

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About pgvector

pgvector is a Postgres extension that stores vectors alongside other data and supports exact and approximate nearest neighbor search, various vector types, and multiple distance metrics.

Key Capabilities

  • ✓Exact and approximate nearest neighbor search
  • ✓Support for multiple vector types and precisions
  • ✓Multiple distance metrics including cosine and L2
  • ✓ACID compliance and point-in-time recovery
  • ✓Seamless integration with PostgreSQL features

Integrations

PostgreSQLDockerHomebrew

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Quick Facts

github.com/pgvector/pgvector
CategoryAI & ML Platforms
SubcategoryVector Databases & RAG
PricingOpen Source
DeploymentOpen Source, On-Premises
Target SizeEnterprise