diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 1cd0c77d..c6aa38c5 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -2922,6 +2922,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "itertools 0.13.0",
  "mockall",
  "num_cpus",
+ "pin-project-lite",
  "qdrant-client",
  "redis",
  "serde",
diff --git a/swiftide/Cargo.toml b/swiftide/Cargo.toml
index 9813f8aa..b4f7cdfd 100644
--- a/swiftide/Cargo.toml
+++ b/swiftide/Cargo.toml
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ tracing = { version = "0.1.40", features = ["log"] }
 strum = "0.26.2"
 strum_macros = "0.26.4"
 num_cpus = "1.16.0"
+pin-project-lite = "0.2"
 
 # Integrations
 async-openai = { version = "0.23.2", optional = true }
diff --git a/swiftide/src/ingestion/ingestion_pipeline.rs b/swiftide/src/ingestion/ingestion_pipeline.rs
index de679fa2..8d08c66f 100644
--- a/swiftide/src/ingestion/ingestion_pipeline.rs
+++ b/swiftide/src/ingestion/ingestion_pipeline.rs
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ impl Default for IngestionPipeline {
     /// Creates a default `IngestionPipeline` with an empty stream, no storage, and a concurrency level equal to the number of CPUs.
     fn default() -> Self {
         Self {
-            stream: Box::pin(futures_util::stream::empty()),
+            stream: IngestionStream::empty(),
             storage: Default::default(),
             concurrency: num_cpus::get(),
         }
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ impl IngestionPipeline {
     pub fn from_loader(loader: impl Loader + 'static) -> Self {
         let stream = loader.into_stream();
         Self {
-            stream: stream.boxed(),
+            stream,
             ..Default::default()
         }
     }
@@ -95,7 +95,8 @@ impl IngestionPipeline {
                 }
                 .instrument(span)
             })
-            .boxed();
+            .boxed()
+            .into();
         self
     }
 
@@ -120,7 +121,8 @@ impl IngestionPipeline {
                 async move { transformer.transform_node(node).await }.instrument(span)
             })
             .try_buffer_unordered(concurrency)
-            .boxed();
+            .boxed()
+            .into();
 
         self
     }
@@ -154,7 +156,7 @@ impl IngestionPipeline {
             })
             .try_buffer_unordered(concurrency) // First get the streams from each future
             .try_flatten_unordered(concurrency) // Then flatten all the streams back into one
-            .boxed();
+            .boxed().into();
         self
     }
 
@@ -180,7 +182,8 @@ impl IngestionPipeline {
             })
             .try_buffer_unordered(concurrency)
             .try_flatten_unordered(concurrency)
-            .boxed();
+            .boxed()
+            .into();
 
         self
     }
@@ -210,7 +213,7 @@ impl IngestionPipeline {
                 })
                 .try_buffer_unordered(self.concurrency)
                 .try_flatten_unordered(self.concurrency)
-                .boxed();
+                .boxed().into();
         } else {
             self.stream = self
                 .stream
@@ -222,7 +225,8 @@ impl IngestionPipeline {
                     async move { storage.store(node).await }.instrument(span)
                 })
                 .try_buffer_unordered(self.concurrency)
-                .boxed();
+                .boxed()
+                .into();
         }
 
         self
@@ -232,7 +236,9 @@ impl IngestionPipeline {
     ///
     /// Useful for rate limiting the ingestion pipeline. Uses tokio_stream::StreamExt::throttle internally which has a granualarity of 1ms.
     pub fn throttle(mut self, duration: impl Into<Duration>) -> Self {
-        self.stream = tokio_stream::StreamExt::throttle(self.stream, duration.into()).boxed();
+        self.stream = tokio_stream::StreamExt::throttle(self.stream, duration.into())
+            .boxed()
+            .into();
         self
     }
 
@@ -249,7 +255,8 @@ impl IngestionPipeline {
                     Err(_e) => None,
                 }
             })
-            .boxed();
+            .boxed()
+            .into();
         self
     }
 
@@ -260,7 +267,8 @@ impl IngestionPipeline {
         self.stream = self
             .stream
             .inspect(|result| tracing::debug!("Processing result: {:?}", result))
-            .boxed();
+            .boxed()
+            .into();
         self
     }
 
@@ -271,7 +279,8 @@ impl IngestionPipeline {
         self.stream = self
             .stream
             .inspect_err(|e| tracing::error!("Error processing node: {:?}", e))
-            .boxed();
+            .boxed()
+            .into();
         self
     }
 
@@ -282,7 +291,8 @@ impl IngestionPipeline {
         self.stream = self
             .stream
             .inspect_ok(|node| tracing::debug!("Processed node: {:?}", node))
-            .boxed();
+            .boxed()
+            .into();
         self
     }
 
@@ -333,7 +343,6 @@ mod tests {
     use super::*;
     use crate::ingestion::IngestionNode;
     use crate::traits::*;
-    use futures_util::stream;
     use mockall::Sequence;
 
     /// Tests a simple run of the ingestion pipeline.
@@ -351,7 +360,7 @@ mod tests {
             .expect_into_stream()
             .times(1)
             .in_sequence(&mut seq)
-            .returning(|| Box::pin(stream::iter(vec![Ok(IngestionNode::default())])));
+            .returning(|| vec![Ok(IngestionNode::default())].into());
 
         transformer.expect_transform_node().returning(|mut node| {
             node.chunk = "transformed".to_string();
@@ -363,7 +372,7 @@ mod tests {
             .expect_batch_transform()
             .times(1)
             .in_sequence(&mut seq)
-            .returning(|nodes| Box::pin(stream::iter(nodes.into_iter().map(Ok))));
+            .returning(|nodes| IngestionStream::iter(nodes.into_iter().map(Ok)));
         batch_transformer.expect_concurrency().returning(|| None);
 
         chunker
@@ -377,7 +386,7 @@ mod tests {
                     node.chunk = format!("transformed_chunk_{}", i);
                     nodes.push(Ok(node));
                 }
-                Box::pin(stream::iter(nodes))
+                nodes.into()
             });
         chunker.expect_concurrency().returning(|| None);
 
@@ -409,7 +418,7 @@ mod tests {
             .expect_into_stream()
             .times(1)
             .in_sequence(&mut seq)
-            .returning(|| Box::pin(stream::iter(vec![Ok(IngestionNode::default())])));
+            .returning(|| vec![Ok(IngestionNode::default())].into());
         transformer
             .expect_transform_node()
             .returning(|_node| Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Error transforming node")));
@@ -435,11 +444,12 @@ mod tests {
             .times(1)
             .in_sequence(&mut seq)
             .returning(|| {
-                Box::pin(stream::iter(vec![
+                vec![
                     Ok(IngestionNode::default()),
                     Ok(IngestionNode::default()),
                     Ok(IngestionNode::default()),
-                ]))
+                ]
+                .into()
             });
         transformer
             .expect_transform_node()
diff --git a/swiftide/src/ingestion/ingestion_stream.rs b/swiftide/src/ingestion/ingestion_stream.rs
index 4dcc3d35..1feefa15 100644
--- a/swiftide/src/ingestion/ingestion_stream.rs
+++ b/swiftide/src/ingestion/ingestion_stream.rs
@@ -1,44 +1,68 @@
+#![allow(clippy::from_over_into)]
+#![cfg(not(tarpaulin_include))]
 //! This module defines the `IngestionStream` type, which is used for handling asynchronous streams of `IngestionNode` items in the ingestion pipeline.
-//!
-//! The `IngestionStream` type is a pinned, boxed, dynamically-dispatched stream that yields `Result<IngestionNode>` items. This type is essential for managing
-//! and processing large volumes of data asynchronously, ensuring efficient and scalable ingestion workflows.
 
 use anyhow::Result;
-use futures_util::stream::Stream;
+use futures_util::stream::{self, Stream};
+use pin_project_lite::pin_project;
 use std::pin::Pin;
 
 use super::IngestionNode;
 
-/// A type alias for a pinned, boxed, dynamically-dispatched stream of `IngestionNode` items.
-///
-/// This type is used in the ingestion pipeline to handle asynchronous streams of data. Each item in the stream is a `Result<IngestionNode>`,
-/// allowing for error handling during the ingestion process. The `Send` trait is implemented to ensure that the stream can be safely sent
-/// across threads, enabling concurrent processing.
-///
-/// # Type Definition
-/// - `Pin<Box<dyn Stream<Item = Result<IngestionNode>> + Send>>`
-///
-/// # Components
-/// - `Pin`: Ensures that the memory location of the stream is fixed, which is necessary for certain asynchronous operations.
-/// - `Box<dyn Stream<Item = Result<IngestionNode>>>`: A heap-allocated, dynamically-dispatched stream that yields `Result<IngestionNode>` items.
-/// - `Send`: Ensures that the stream can be sent across thread boundaries, facilitating concurrent processing.
-///
-/// # Usage
-/// The `IngestionStream` type is typically used in the ingestion pipeline to process data asynchronously. It allows for efficient handling
-/// of large volumes of data by leveraging Rust's asynchronous capabilities.
-///
-/// # Error Handling
-/// Each item in the stream is a `Result<IngestionNode>`, which means that errors can be propagated and handled during the ingestion process.
-/// This design allows for robust error handling and ensures that the ingestion pipeline can gracefully handle failures.
-///
-/// # Performance Considerations
-/// The use of `Pin` and `Box` ensures that the stream's memory location is fixed and heap-allocated, respectively. This design choice is
-/// crucial for asynchronous operations that require stable memory addresses. Additionally, the `Send` trait enables concurrent processing,
-/// which can significantly improve performance in multi-threaded environments.
-///
-/// # Edge Cases
-/// - The stream may yield errors (`Err` variants) instead of valid `IngestionNode` items. These errors should be handled appropriately
-///   to ensure the robustness of the ingestion pipeline.
-/// - The stream must be pinned to ensure that its memory location remains fixed, which is necessary for certain asynchronous operations.
-
-pub type IngestionStream = Pin<Box<dyn Stream<Item = Result<IngestionNode>> + Send>>;
+pub use futures_util::{StreamExt, TryStreamExt};
+
+// We need to inform the compiler that `inner` is pinned as well
+pin_project! {
+    /// An asynchronous stream of `IngestionNode` items.
+    ///
+    /// Wraps an internal stream of `Result<IngestionNode>` items.
+    ///
+    /// Streams, iterators and vectors of `Result<IngestionNode>` can be converted into an `IngestionStream`.
+    pub struct IngestionStream {
+        #[pin]
+        inner: Pin<Box<dyn Stream<Item = Result<IngestionNode>> + Send>>,
+    }
+}
+
+impl Stream for IngestionStream {
+    type Item = Result<IngestionNode>;
+
+    fn poll_next(
+        self: Pin<&mut Self>,
+        cx: &mut std::task::Context<'_>,
+    ) -> std::task::Poll<Option<Self::Item>> {
+        let this = self.project();
+        this.inner.poll_next(cx)
+    }
+}
+
+impl Into<IngestionStream> for Vec<Result<IngestionNode>> {
+    fn into(self) -> IngestionStream {
+        IngestionStream::iter(self)
+    }
+}
+
+impl Into<IngestionStream> for Pin<Box<dyn Stream<Item = Result<IngestionNode>> + Send>> {
+    fn into(self) -> IngestionStream {
+        IngestionStream { inner: self }
+    }
+}
+
+impl IngestionStream {
+    pub fn empty() -> Self {
+        IngestionStream {
+            inner: stream::empty().boxed(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    // NOTE: Can we really guarantee that the iterator will outlive the stream?
+    pub fn iter<I>(iter: I) -> Self
+    where
+        I: IntoIterator<Item = Result<IngestionNode>> + Send + 'static,
+        <I as IntoIterator>::IntoIter: Send,
+    {
+        IngestionStream {
+            inner: stream::iter(iter).boxed(),
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/swiftide/src/integrations/qdrant/persist.rs b/swiftide/src/integrations/qdrant/persist.rs
index cce6d861..db9b8e8d 100644
--- a/swiftide/src/integrations/qdrant/persist.rs
+++ b/swiftide/src/integrations/qdrant/persist.rs
@@ -4,7 +4,6 @@
 
 use anyhow::Result;
 use async_trait::async_trait;
-use futures_util::{stream, StreamExt};
 
 use crate::{
     ingestion::{IngestionNode, IngestionStream},
@@ -82,7 +81,7 @@ impl Persist for Qdrant {
             .collect::<Result<Vec<_>>>();
 
         if points.is_err() {
-            return stream::iter(vec![Err(points.unwrap_err())]).boxed();
+            return vec![Err(points.unwrap_err())].into();
         }
 
         let points = points.unwrap();
@@ -93,9 +92,9 @@ impl Persist for Qdrant {
             .await;
 
         if result.is_ok() {
-            stream::iter(nodes.into_iter().map(Ok)).boxed()
+            IngestionStream::iter(nodes.into_iter().map(Ok))
         } else {
-            stream::iter(vec![Err(result.unwrap_err())]).boxed()
+            vec![Err(result.unwrap_err())].into()
         }
     }
 }
diff --git a/swiftide/src/integrations/redis/persist.rs b/swiftide/src/integrations/redis/persist.rs
index ef2bf9de..86eb20d1 100644
--- a/swiftide/src/integrations/redis/persist.rs
+++ b/swiftide/src/integrations/redis/persist.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 use anyhow::{Context as _, Result};
 use async_trait::async_trait;
-use futures_util::{stream, StreamExt};
 
 use crate::{
     ingestion::{IngestionNode, IngestionStream},
@@ -58,7 +57,7 @@ impl Persist for Redis {
                 .collect::<Result<Vec<_>>>();
 
             if args.is_err() {
-                return stream::iter(vec![Err(args.unwrap_err())]).boxed();
+                return vec![Err(args.unwrap_err())].into();
             }
 
             let args = args.unwrap();
@@ -70,12 +69,12 @@ impl Persist for Redis {
                 .context("Error persisting to redis");
 
             if result.is_ok() {
-                stream::iter(nodes.into_iter().map(Ok)).boxed()
+                IngestionStream::iter(nodes.into_iter().map(Ok))
             } else {
-                stream::iter(vec![Err(result.unwrap_err())]).boxed()
+                IngestionStream::iter([Err(result.unwrap_err())])
             }
         } else {
-            stream::iter(vec![Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Failed to connect to Redis"))]).boxed()
+            IngestionStream::iter([Err(anyhow::anyhow!("Failed to connect to Redis"))])
         }
     }
 }
diff --git a/swiftide/src/loaders/file_loader.rs b/swiftide/src/loaders/file_loader.rs
index e5386c37..7d355e84 100644
--- a/swiftide/src/loaders/file_loader.rs
+++ b/swiftide/src/loaders/file_loader.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 use crate::{ingestion::IngestionNode, ingestion::IngestionStream, Loader};
-use futures_util::{stream, StreamExt};
 use std::path::PathBuf;
 
 /// The `FileLoader` struct is responsible for loading files from a specified directory,
@@ -103,7 +102,7 @@ impl Loader for FileLoader {
                 })
             });
 
-        stream::iter(file_paths).boxed()
+        IngestionStream::iter(file_paths)
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/swiftide/src/transformers/chunk_code.rs b/swiftide/src/transformers/chunk_code.rs
index a5a15f09..dc52344e 100644
--- a/swiftide/src/transformers/chunk_code.rs
+++ b/swiftide/src/transformers/chunk_code.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 use anyhow::Result;
 use async_trait::async_trait;
 use derive_builder::Builder;
-use futures_util::{stream, StreamExt};
 
 use crate::{
     ingestion::{IngestionNode, IngestionStream},
@@ -90,16 +89,15 @@ impl ChunkerTransformer for ChunkCode {
         let split_result = self.chunker.split(&node.chunk);
 
         if let Ok(split) = split_result {
-            return stream::iter(split.into_iter().map(move |chunk| {
+            IngestionStream::iter(split.into_iter().map(move |chunk| {
                 Ok(IngestionNode {
                     chunk,
                     ..node.clone()
                 })
             }))
-            .boxed();
         } else {
             // Send the error downstream
-            return stream::iter(vec![Err(split_result.unwrap_err())]).boxed();
+            IngestionStream::iter(vec![Err(split_result.unwrap_err())])
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/swiftide/src/transformers/chunk_markdown.rs b/swiftide/src/transformers/chunk_markdown.rs
index a2fa4777..94a12004 100644
--- a/swiftide/src/transformers/chunk_markdown.rs
+++ b/swiftide/src/transformers/chunk_markdown.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 use crate::{ingestion::IngestionNode, ingestion::IngestionStream, ChunkerTransformer};
 use async_trait::async_trait;
 use derive_builder::Builder;
-use futures_util::{stream, StreamExt};
 use text_splitter::{Characters, MarkdownSplitter};
 
 #[derive(Debug, Builder)]
@@ -42,13 +41,12 @@ impl ChunkerTransformer for ChunkMarkdown {
             .map(|chunk| chunk.to_string())
             .collect::<Vec<String>>();
 
-        stream::iter(chunks.into_iter().map(move |chunk| {
+        IngestionStream::iter(chunks.into_iter().map(move |chunk| {
             Ok(IngestionNode {
                 chunk,
                 ..node.clone()
             })
         }))
-        .boxed()
     }
 
     fn concurrency(&self) -> Option<usize> {
diff --git a/swiftide/src/transformers/embed.rs b/swiftide/src/transformers/embed.rs
index 4470ec2a..321d4c42 100644
--- a/swiftide/src/transformers/embed.rs
+++ b/swiftide/src/transformers/embed.rs
@@ -6,7 +6,6 @@ use crate::{
 };
 use anyhow::Result;
 use async_trait::async_trait;
-use futures_util::{stream, StreamExt};
 
 /// A transformer that can generate embeddings for an `IngestionNode`
 ///
@@ -67,23 +66,21 @@ impl BatchableTransformer for Embed {
         // TODO: We should drop chunks that go over the token limit of the EmbedModel
         let chunks_to_embed: Vec<String> = nodes.iter().map(|n| n.as_embeddable()).collect();
 
-        stream::iter(
-            self.embed_model
-                .embed(chunks_to_embed)
-                .await
-                .map(|embeddings| {
-                    nodes
-                        .into_iter()
-                        .zip(embeddings)
-                        .map(|(mut n, v)| {
-                            n.vector = Some(v);
-                            Ok(n)
-                        })
-                        .collect::<Vec<Result<IngestionNode>>>()
-                })
-                .unwrap_or_else(|e| vec![Err(e)]),
-        )
-        .boxed()
+        self.embed_model
+            .embed(chunks_to_embed)
+            .await
+            .map(|embeddings| {
+                nodes
+                    .into_iter()
+                    .zip(embeddings)
+                    .map(|(mut n, v)| {
+                        n.vector = Some(v);
+                        Ok(n)
+                    })
+                    .collect::<Vec<Result<IngestionNode>>>()
+            })
+            .unwrap_or_else(|e| vec![Err(e)])
+            .into()
     }
 
     fn concurrency(&self) -> Option<usize> {