chromem-go

Overview

chromem-go is an embeddable vector database for Go applications with a Chroma-like interface. It's a standalone database (not a Chroma client) with zero third-party dependencies, operating in-memory with optional persistence.

Key Features

Embeddability

• No Separate Database: Runs inside your Go application
• Zero Dependencies: No external libraries required
• RAG Enablement: Add retrieval-augmented generation to Go apps
• Simple Integration: Import and use as a Go package

Performance

Optimized for common use cases:

• 1,000 documents: 0.3 ms query time
• 100,000 documents: 40 ms query time
• Tested on mid-range 2020 Intel laptop CPU
• Focus on simplicity over massive scale

Pricing

Free and open-source.