postvec
postvec is Fused hybrid search for PostgreSQL: BM25 and semantic search in one SQL call, vectors kept in sync with text and direct conversion between embedding formats. Inference runs locally inside PostgreSQL, on postvec-server…. It is ranked #4612 on the Dev Radar, in Databases, first seen 23 days ago and shared in 2 posts (232 views).
postvec Skip to content postvec Search K Appearance Return to top Add AI search to PostgreSQL without building the pipeline. postvec turns a text column into searchable embeddings, keeps them current as rows change and combines keyword and meaning-based results in one SQL call. Local inference runs inside PostgreSQL by default. When models change, UniVec converters can bridge or migrate supported vectors without re-embedding the source text. Run the quickstart See the SQL Local inference inside PostgreSQL Automatic vector sync Keyword(bm25) + semantic search UniVec model conversion PostgreSQL License (extension) · BSL 1.1 (postvec-server) ·…
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postvec in numbers
- Rank on the Dev Radar: #4612 of 8801
- Shared in 2 posts by 2 accounts: @zombodb
- 232 views on those posts
- First seen 23 days ago, last shared 23 days ago
- Pricing seen by AGK Intelligence: not stated
- Market: Databases
FAQ
What is postvec?
Fused hybrid search for PostgreSQL: BM25 and semantic search in one SQL call, vectors kept in sync with text and direct conversion between embedding formats. Inference runs locally inside PostgreSQL, on postvec-server… It was first shared on X 23 days ago and is ranked #4612 on the Dev Radar.
Is postvec free?
Pricing is not stated on the page we read.
Who shared postvec?
2 accounts on X, including @zombodb, in 2 posts totalling 232 views.
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