Chroma MCP Server
BasicChroma MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides vector database capabilities through Chroma, enabling semantic document search and metadata filtering with persistent storage.
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Overview
Chroma MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides vector database capabilities through Chroma, enabling semantic document search and metadata filtering with persistent storage.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
uv run chroma2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"chroma-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"uv run chroma"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from Chroma MCP Server?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in Chroma MCP Server?"
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 Server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in Chroma MCP Server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with Chroma MCP Server
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