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LanceDB

Embedded vector database for AI applications

Self-Hosted AI ★ 11.7k stars Easy setup Apache-2.0

LanceDB is an open-source vector database built on the Lance columnar format for storing and searching embeddings. It runs embedded in your application or as a self-hosted service for similarity search at scale.

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Key features

  • Embedded vector search
  • Lance columnar storage
  • Multimodal data support
  • No separate server needed

Strengths

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 11.7k GitHub stars

Is LanceDB secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for LanceDB's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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