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Semantic Autocomplete
Build semantic autocomplete with client-side vector search, realistic architecture, full code, and hard trade-offs for browser-native retrieval.
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Client-Side Vector Search Use Cases
These pages explain where browser-native vector search is a genuine architectural advantage and where a server is still the correct answer.
Why this hub exists: These pages target technical developer queries that happen before package installs, architecture choices, and implementation work.
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Product Search for E-Commerce — No Server Required
Product search for e-commerce using altor-vec, static catalog vectors, local retrieval, and clear limits for when backend search still wins.
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Build a Recommendation Engine in the Browser
Recommendation engine architecture with client-side vector search, item similarity, and candid guidance on where local retrieval stops being enough.
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Offline-First Search With Service Workers
Offline-first search with service workers, cached vector indexes, and altor-vec retrieval that still works when the network disappears.
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Browser-Based RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
Browser-based RAG page covering local retrieval with altor-vec, prompt assembly, and practical server versus browser boundaries.
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Visual Image Search Using Embeddings
Image search with client-side vector search, altor-vec retrieval, and realistic notes about browser limits and embedding pipelines.
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Search PDFs and Documents Client-Side
Client-side document and PDF search using altor-vec, chunked text extraction, and practical notes for browser document retrieval.
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AI Chat Memory — Store and Retrieve Context Locally
Local chat memory with altor-vec, browser vector retrieval, and candid guidance on when conversational memory still belongs on a backend.
How to navigate the content
- Framework guides explain lifecycle, bundling, and worker decisions.
- Use-case pages explain data boundaries and runtime trade-offs.
- Comparison pages explain when a browser-native library beats a backend product and when it does not.
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