zvec
Lightweight and ultra-fast in-process vector database.
- Type
- Agent Skill
- Open source
- Yes
- GitHub Stars
- ★ 12.3k
- Source
- skill-github
- Repository
- github.com/alibaba/zvec
Overview
Zvec is an open-source in-process vector database that is lightweight and fast, allowing direct embedding into applications. Verified internally at Alibaba Group, it delivers production-grade low-latency and scalable similarity search capabilities without complex configuration. Zvec supports dense and sparse vectors, full-text search, and hybrid retrieval, and provides SDKs in multiple languages along with the visualization tool Zvec Studio. Ideal for applications requiring efficient vector search.
Capabilities
- ▪Millisecond-level search for billions of vectors
- ▪Supports dense and sparse vectors
- ▪Built-in full-text search functionality
- ▪Fusion of vector similarity and full-text search
- ▪Persistent storage to ensure data durability
Use cases
Setup
pip install zvec (Python) or npm install @zvec/zvec (Node.js)
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FAQ
Which platforms does Zvec support?
Linux (x86_64, ARM64), macOS (ARM64), and Windows (x86_64).
How do I build Zvec from source?
Please refer to the build guide in the official documentation.
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