chroma-mcp
Chroma MCP server for LLM memory and context. chroma-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by chroma-core. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It is categorized under AI/VectorDB, AI/RAG and Tool/Server.
What is this MCP
Chroma MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that provides data retrieval capabilities powered by Chroma, enabling AI models to create collections over generated data and user inputs, and retrieve that data using vector search, full text search, and metadata filtering.
How to use this MCP
Configure the MCP server by adding it to yourclaude_desktop_config.json file with different client types (ephemeral, persistent, HTTP, or cloud). The server supports various embedding functions and can be configured via environment variables or command-line arguments.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP enables LLM applications to have memory and context by storing and retrieving documents with semantic search capabilities. It's useful for building knowledge bases, adding memory to context windows, and implementing RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) workflows.
AIMCP authority
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Frequently asked questions
What is the chroma-mcp MCP server?
chroma-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from chroma-core. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect chroma-mcp to my AI client?
Add chroma-mcp to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Cline) as a stdio or SSE server, then restart the client so it picks up the new server.
Is chroma-mcp free to use?
chroma-mcp is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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