# Chroma

> Chroma embedded vector database reference. Covers in-process and persistent modes, auto-embedding, Python SDK CRUD, metadata and document filters, OpenAI/HuggingFace/Cohere embedding functions, LangChain integration, and server deployment.

- Skill: `bytesagain/chroma` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add bytesagain/chroma`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/bytesagain/chroma/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: bytesagain (https://skillmd.com/u/bytesagain)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/bytesagain/chroma

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# Chroma Reference

Embedded vector database.

## Commands

| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `intro` | Overview, comparison |
| `usage` | Python SDK, CRUD |
| `patterns` | Embeddings, LangChain |