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Pinecone: support hybrid retrieval

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integration:pinecone P3
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Description

Supporting hybrid (sparse+dense embedding) retrieval should be quite simple, now that all abstractions and components are in place.

Sparse embedding retrieval in isolation should be investigated: Pinecone does not provide this feature out of the box.

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Research direction

No file, test, or entry point is named. Start by locating the existing Pinecone integration and the retrieval abstractions and components it uses; then determine how hybrid sparse+dense retrieval should fit and investigate whether standalone sparse retrieval is possible. Done means hybrid retrieval is supported and the Pinecone limitation around sparse-only retrieval is documented or resolved.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
ai, search
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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