LanceDB FAQs

Question 1

Do I need a separate server to use LanceDB with Zed?

Accepted Answer

No, LanceDB is an embedded vector database, much like SQLite for vectors. This means it operates locally within your environment without requiring an external server or complex setup.

Question 2

How does LanceDB for Zed help with data management?

Accepted Answer

The extension provides robust tools to manage your data, allowing you to create, delete, and list tables, ingest documents with auto-embedding, and count or delete rows using SQL-like filters directly within Zed.

Question 3

What search modes does LanceDB for Zed support?

Accepted Answer

It supports three powerful search modes: vector search (for semantic similarity), full-text search (for keyword matching, requiring an index), and hybrid search, which combines both for comprehensive results.

Question 4

What is LanceDB for Zed?

Accepted Answer

LanceDB for Zed is an extension that integrates the LanceDB embedded vector database into Zed's Agent Panel via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It enhances Zed with advanced contextual search capabilities.

Question 5

What are the prerequisites for installing LanceDB for Zed?

Accepted Answer

You need the latest version of Zed and `llama.cpp` to run a local embedding server. After that, you can install the extension directly from Zed's Extensions panel and configure it in your Zed settings.

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