Best vector database for Claude Code
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We track 3 vector database tools. 3 ship an official Claude Code plugin, 1 have an official MCP server, and 3 bundle skills that teach the agent current SDK patterns. Each score links to the plugin files or vendor docs it is based on.
| Tool ↕ | Fit ↕ | Plugin ↕ | MCP ↕ | Skills ↕ | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Official Anthropic-marketplace plugin with MCP server + 9 skills | |
| 4/5 | Yes | No | Yes | Official Anthropic-marketplace plugin with 24 skills (no bundled MCP server) | |
| 4/5 | Yes | No | Yes | Official Anthropic-marketplace plugin with 22 skills (no bundled MCP server) |
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Pinecone
Vector databases
Official Anthropic-marketplace plugin with MCP server + 9 skills
Qdrant
Vector databases
Official Anthropic-marketplace plugin with 24 skills (no bundled MCP server)
Zilliz Cloud
Vector databases
Official Anthropic-marketplace plugin with 22 skills (no bundled MCP server)
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Based on official integrations, the highest-rated vector databases options right now are Pinecone (5/5). Scores reflect Claude Code support only, not overall product quality.