Getting Started with VectorSearch (VS)

VectorSearch (VS) is a self-optimizing hybrid indexing system designed for scalable and memory-efficient vector retrieval. This guide walks you through setting up the system and running a sample search on a small dataset.

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Prerequisites

Ensure your environment is running Ubuntu (20.04 or later). The instructions below are tested on an Azure VM (Standard_E64ds_v4), but they work in any compatible Linux setup.

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📦 Installation

1. Install System Dependencies

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y \
  build-essential cmake g++ make libomp-dev \
  python3 python3-pip python3-venv python3-dev