# Mastra.getVector()

The `.getVector()` method is used to retrieve a vector store by its name. The method accepts a single `string` parameter for the vector store's name.

## Usage example

```typescript
mastra.getVector('testVectorStore')
```

## Parameters

**name** (`TVectorName extends keyof TVectors`): The name of the vector store to retrieve. Must be a valid vector store name that exists in the Mastra configuration.

## Returns

**vector** (`TVectors[TVectorName]`): The vector store instance with the specified name. Throws an error if the vector store is not found.

## Related

- [Vector stores overview](https://mastra.ai/docs/rag/vector-databases)
- [RAG overview](https://mastra.ai/docs/rag/overview)