product · May 16, 2026
Chroma Releases v1.5.5 with BM25, SPLADE, and Persistent Client Features
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Chroma ships v1.5.5 stable release including BM25/SPLADE hybrid retrieval and persistent client improvements. The update adds GroupBy, metadata arrays, indexing status monitor, and read level control for production use. Chroma Cloud expands with serverless search, hybrid retrieval, and SPLADE support alongside $5 free credits for new accounts. March 2026 marks Chroma transition from local-only tool to production-ready hybrid platform with Go Local persistence improvements.
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