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Chroma MCP server

chroma-core/chroma-mcp

Embeddings, vector search, document storage, and full-text search with the open-source AI application database

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Install Chroma in Claude Code

This server doesn't publish a package to a registry, so follow the install steps in its README. Once it runs, register it with Claude Code:

Claude Code
claude mcp add chroma -- <command to start the server>

Frequently asked questions

What does the Chroma MCP server do?

Embeddings, vector search, document storage, and full-text search with the open-source AI application database

Is the Chroma MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Chroma run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Chroma to Claude Code?

Follow the install steps in the project's README at https://github.com/chroma-core/chroma-mcp, then register it with "claude mcp add".

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