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Feb 26, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Is RAG Dead? Meet Sirchmunk – an Embedding‑Free Search Engine that Ditches Vector Databases

Sirchmunk, an open‑source search engine from Alibaba's ModelScope team, eliminates the need for embeddings and vector databases by using a multi‑stage, Monte‑Carlo‑based pipeline that builds self‑evolving knowledge clusters, offering zero‑setup indexing, real‑time freshness, and flexible integration options.