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christopherkarani/Wax

Single-file memory layer for AI agents with sub-millisecond RAG on Apple Silicon using Metal optimization

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Decision brief

Wax, a Swift-based memory layer for AI agents optimized on Apple Silicon via Metal, provides sub-millisecond RAG processing and operates entirely on-device without the need for external servers or APIs.

Good fit when

When developing AI applications that require extremely fast data retrieval with minimal latency on Apple devices.
For projects that prefer in-house data management to avoid external API usage and server dependencies.

Avoid when

If your application targets non-Apple hardware, as Wax's performance optimization via Metal is specific to Apple Silicon.
In scenarios where integration of Wax with existing complex backend services is necessary, since it does not rely on external APIs or servers for its operation.

Observed Jul 14, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts

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Maintenance: Very active (0d since push); As of 4d
Provenance: Not a fork · Personal account; As of 4d
Security (OSV): No MCP manifest; As of 1mo

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Install

git clone https://github.com/christopherkarani/Wax

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Overview

Wax provides an on-device vector database and memory layer written in Swift, optimized for performance on Apple Silicon through Metal. It supports AI agent applications that require fast data retrieval without reliance on external servers or APIs.

Capability facts

Languages: swift
Source: github.language · Aug 22, 2026

Compatibility

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Works with CursorCursor

Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Aug 22, 2026)

Give your AI coding assistant (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Hermes, OpenClaw, Windsurf) a persistent memory that survives across se

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Works with WindsurfWindsurf

Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Aug 22, 2026)

Give your AI coding assistant (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Hermes, OpenClaw, Windsurf) a persistent memory that survives across sessions.

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README

Agent Quick Start

Give your AI coding assistant (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Hermes, OpenClaw, Windsurf) a persistent memory that survives across sessions.

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License

Wax is released under the Apache License 2.0. See LICENSE for details.

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