Are Vector Databases Still Needed? A Practical Look at RAG, Agents and Search
darklordfireape · reddit · 2026-11-09
The author shares a video discussing whether vector databases are still necessary, alongside his own experience: he set up a vector DB in front of a local wiki so a model could cleanly access it with better context. It works well, but is not suitable for every use case.
The post invites discussion on what people use to give local models access to information, aiming to help readers decide whether a vector DB is worth the overhead for their project or how to tune it properly.
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