Overview
Zvec is an open-source backend skill for Claude Code and compatible agents, published by alibaba. Its author describes it as: “A lightweight, lightning-fast, in-process vector database”. The project has 15k stars on GitHub and is available under the Apache-2.0 license. Add it to your setup with `git clone https://github.com/alibaba/zvec ~/.claude/skills/zvec`.
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Installation
Add Zvec to your agent with:
git clone https://github.com/alibaba/zvec ~/.claude/skills/zvecReview a skill’s source before installing it — skills can instruct your agent to run commands. This command comes from the skill’s public repository, which is the source of truth for setup steps. New to skills? Read how to install Claude Code skills.
Supported agents
Neither the skill nor its repository names a specific agent. It uses the SKILL.md format, which several agents can load — check the repository for any agent-specific requirements.
License
Zvec is published under the Apache-2.0 license.
Strengths
- Clear Apache-2.0 license — safe to read and adapt within its terms
- Established project with 15,322 GitHub stars
- Actively maintained — repository updated in the last 90 days
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Zvec do?
- A lightweight, lightning-fast, in-process vector database
- How do I install Zvec?
- Run git clone https://github.com/alibaba/zvec ~/.claude/skills/zvec in your agent, then reload your skills. Review the source at https://github.com/alibaba/zvec before installing.
- Is Zvec free to use?
- Yes. Zvec is free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can read, run, and adapt it within that license's terms.
