Optimize vector index performance for latency, recall, and memory. Use when tuning HNSW parameters, selecting quantization strategies, or scaling vector search infrastructure.
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name: vector-index-tuning
description: Optimize vector index performance for latency, recall, and memory. Use when tuning HNSW parameters, selecting quantization strategies, or scaling vector search infrastructure.
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# Vector Index Tuning
Guide to optimizing vector indexes for production performance.
## When to Use This Skill
- Tuning HNSW parameters
- Implementing quantization
- Optimizing memory usage
- Reducing search latency
- Balancing recall vs speed
- Scaling to billions of vectors
## Core Concepts
### 1. Index Type Selection
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Data Size Recommended Index
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