Varbase AI VDB: MariaDB

Uses MariaDB's built-in vector type as the vector database for AI Search. The vectors live in the site's own database, with no extra service to run. A separate MariaDB server also works, set in settings.php.

The recipe installs AI, AI Search and the MariaDB VDB provider, keeps the provider on the site's own database connection, and makes MariaDB the site's default vector database, which Varbase AI Search Base reads. It does not create a search index; that belongs to Varbase AI Search Base.

It needs MariaDB 11.7 or later, Varbase AI Base applied first, and Varbase Search Base already applied (a Varbase site has it). It is one of two vector database recipes for Varbase AI Search Base, alongside Varbase AI VDB: Milvus: apply one, not both. Its provider is the only one with a stable release. This recipe is an alpha release, not covered by the Drupal security advisory policy. Try it on a development site first.

Best used with Varbase Starter site template.

Can be installed with any Drupal CMS ~2.0 or Drupal Core ~11 site. Even if installed with the Minimal or Standard profile.

However, using it with Varbase gives you way much more cool stuff!

Sponsored and developed by Vardot.