[Chroma](https://www.trychroma.com/) is an AI-native open-source vector database that simplifies building LLM apps by providing tools for storing, embedding, and searching embeddings with a focus on simplicity and speed.

### Usage

```python
import os
from mem0 import Memory

os.environ["OPENAI_API_KEY"] = "sk-xx"

config = {
    "vector_store": {
        "provider": "chroma",
        "config": {
            "collection_name": "test",
            "path": "db",
        }
    }
}

m = Memory.from_config(config)
m.add("Likes to play cricket on weekends", user_id="alice", metadata={"category": "hobbies"})
```

### Config

Here are the parameters available for configuring Chroma:

| Parameter | Description | Default Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `collection_name` | The name of the collection | `mem0` |
| `client` | Custom client for Chroma | `None` |
| `path` | Path for the Chroma database | `db` |
| `host` | The host where the Chroma server is running | `None` |
| `port` | The port where the Chroma server is running | `None` |