txtai

All-in-one embeddings database

What is txtai?

txtai is an all-in-one embeddings database for semantic search, LLM orchestration and RAG, bundling vector indexing, pipelines and workflows in one package.

Why people choose txtai

• Vector search, pipelines and workflows together
• Runs fully locally
• Minimal dependencies

txtai at a glance

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