Package Search FAQs

Question 1

What is Chroma Package Search?

Accepted Answer

Chroma Package Search is a tool that indexes thousands of public code packages from various registries into Chroma collections, serving as an authoritative source for enhanced code search and retrieval capabilities for developers.

Question 2

Which package registries and types of code are supported?

Accepted Answer

Package Search supports indexing from major registries including NPM (JavaScript/TypeScript), PyPI (Python), crates.io (Rust), Golang Proxy (Go), and packages distributed via GitHub Releases.

Question 3

How can I add a new package to the index?

Accepted Answer

You can contribute new packages by submitting a Pull Request with a `config.json` file detailing the package's indexing parameters, or by opening an issue if you need assistance with the configuration. PRs generally receive faster review times.

Question 4

What are the key benefits of using Package Search for developers?

Accepted Answer

Package Search provides a curated and structured index of public code, enabling developers to perform powerful, AI-enhanced code search and retrieval across a vast repository of packages, which streamlines development and understanding of open-source projects.

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Package Search

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