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embedding

HNSW vector similarity search extension for PostgreSQL real[] embeddings.

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Overview

Packageembedding
Version0.3.6
PostgreSQL versions12 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16
RepositoryUnspecified
Extension typeStandard
Project statusDeprecated
Requires CREATE EXTENSIONYes
Requires preloadNo
TrustedNo
RelocatableYes
Stars579
Latest commit2023-09-28
Latest release2023-09-12
Catalogue updated2026-08-30

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