Question 1

What is client-side vector search?

Accepted Answer

Client-side vector search runs embedding similarity search directly in the browser, so users can query semantic indexes without sending each request to a server.

Question 2

How does altor-vec compare to Pinecone?

Accepted Answer

altor-vec is designed for browser-native vector search with no hosted infrastructure, while Pinecone is a managed server-side vector database for larger centralized workloads.

Question 3

Can I use vector search without a server?

Accepted Answer

Yes. altor-vec lets you ship vector search entirely in the browser, which is useful for demos, documentation search, offline experiences, and privacy-sensitive applications.

altor-vec — Client-Side Vector Search for JavaScript

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