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Add zvec to Database section#3218

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Project: zvec

Zvec is an open-source embedded vector database by Alibaba Tongyi Lab, bringing SQLite-like simplicity to vector search. It runs in-process with zero external dependencies — just pip install zvec.

Why it belongs here

  • Python-first: pip install zvec, full Python SDK (3.10–3.14)
  • Actively maintained: latest release v0.5.1 (June 24, 2026)
  • Production-ready: built on Alibaba battle-tested Proxima engine
  • 12,500+ GitHub stars (Rising Star tier, 5x the 5,000-star threshold)
  • Clear README with examples and documentation
  • Distinct value: fills the "SQLite of vector databases" niche — embedded, serverless, zero-config, unlike existing client-server entries
  • Repository age: open-sourced Feb 2026 (> 30 days)
  • Similar precedent: chromadb is already listed in this section

@JinyangWang27 JinyangWang27 merged commit f91797e into vinta:master Jun 29, 2026
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