chroma mcp
pipStandardChroma MCP server provides database capabilities for Chroma, allowing AI agents to store, retrieve, and manage embeddings. It exposes Chroma's vector database functionality, enabling agents to interact with external data sources. Developers use it to build applications that require vector search and retrieval, such as semantic search, recommendation systems, and knowledge management tools.
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Overview
Chroma MCP server provides database capabilities for Chroma, allowing AI agents to store, retrieve, and manage embeddings. It exposes Chroma's vector database functionality, enabling agents to interact with external data sources. Developers use it to build applications that require vector search and retrieval, such as semantic search, recommendation systems, and knowledge management tools.
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install chroma-mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"chroma-core-chroma-mcp-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install chroma-mcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from chroma mcp?"
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip or uv package manager
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for chroma mcp
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from chroma mcp. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CHROMA_MCP_API_KEY | Yes | Your chroma mcp API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in chroma mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in chroma mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in chroma mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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