In May 2024, Alex Garcia announced the development of sqlite-vec, a new SQLite extension for vector search that aims to replace sqlite-vss. This extension, written purely in C with no dependencies, will offer custom SQL functions and virtual tables for fast vector search, as well as tools for working with vectors. What’s exciting about sqlite-vec is that it can run on all platforms, including browsers with WebAssembly and smaller devices like mobile phones and Raspberry Pis. While still in active development, sqlite-vec promises a more performant SQL API and better support for various vector search functionalities. Stay tuned for the upcoming release!
https://alexgarcia.xyz/blog/2024/building-new-vector-search-sqlite/index.html