SQLite-Vector now with Google TurboQuant for a 38x speedup
SQLite-Vector is a new extension that enhances SQLite with vector search capabilities, offering significant speed improvements. It operates efficiently across various platforms and requires minimal memory. The extension is designed for ease of use, allowing integration into existing SQLite applications without complex setups.
- ▪SQLite-Vector provides a 38x speedup for vector searches using TurboQuant technology.
- ▪It supports multiple data types and operates seamlessly on mobile and desktop platforms.
- ▪The extension requires no preindexing and can be used offline, making it suitable for Edge AI applications.
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SQLite-Vector Production-grade vector search inside SQLite. Exact search, SIMD distance kernels, and SIMD 2/3/4-bit TurboQuant scans — runs anywhere SQLite runs: mobile, browser, edge, server. Free managed instance → · Docs · Website · Blog Data: Vector · Sync · Columnar · JS AI: AI · Agent · Memory · MCP Building RAG or semantic search? SQLite-Vector ships as an extension you can drop into any SQLite app. Need it managed with sync and auth? SQLite Cloud free tier gives you 512 MB and 20 connections, no credit card. SQLite Vector SQLite Vector is a cross-platform, ultra-efficient SQLite extension that brings vector search capabilities to your embedded database. It works seamlessly on iOS, Android, Windows, Linux, and macOS, using just 30MB of memory by default.
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