LanceDB Overview LanceDB is an embedded vector database — it runs inside your application process with zero external dependencies. No Docker containers, no servers, no connection strings. Data is stored in Lance format (columnar, optimized for ML) on local disk or object storage (S3). Perfect for prototyping, edge deployments, and applications where running a separate vector database is overkill. When to Use - RAG prototypes and local development (no infrastructure to set up) - Edge/embedded applications that need vector search - Desktop apps and CLI tools with AI features - Projects too smal…