Fastembed is a Rust library for generating vector embeddings and reranking locally without Tokio dependency. It supports multiple embedding models from providers like BAAI, Sentence Transformers, and Nomic AI, with implementations also available in Python, Go, and JavaScript.
Axiom is a hybrid search engine combining BM25 and semantic vector search, designed to provide accurate, deterministic results without relying on cloud services. It operates locally for offline research, AI agent grounding, and sensitive data indexing, addressing concerns about AI hallucinations and data privacy in modern search.