# Astra Vector Backend

> Design Astra DB Data API and vector-search backends for retrieval, metadata filtering, and LangChain-compatible stores.

- Skill: `erichare/astra-vector-backend` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add erichare/astra-vector-backend`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/erichare/astra-vector-backend/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Integrations & APIs
- Author: erichare (https://skillmd.com/u/erichare)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/erichare/astra-vector-backend

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# Astra Vector Backend

Use this skill for Astra DB Data API integrations, vector indexes, retrieval
metadata, and LangChain-compatible vector store adapters.

## When to Use

- Add a vector backend behind a provider-neutral interface.
- Store skill routing metadata in Astra DB.
- Validate retrieval payloads and metadata filtering behavior.