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Scira is a SaaS AI research platform that combines agentic planning with comprehensive search and analysis tools. Built for researchers, analysts, and knowledge workers who need deep, cited research at the speed of thought.

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Core Capabilities

Agentic Planning

Automatically breaks complex questions into steps, selects the right models and tools, then executes multi-step workflows end to end.

Grounded Retrieval

Every answer comes with inline citations you can click to audit the evidence yourself. No more trusting blind responses.

Extensible & Open

AGPL-3.0 licensed. Self-host, bring your own models, connect custom tools, and tailor everything to your workflow.

Scheduled Research

Set up Lookouts to monitor topics, track changes, and email you updates on a recurring schedule.

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Search Modes

17 Specialized Search Modes

Choose from Web, Chat, X, Stocks, Code, Academic, Extreme, Reddit, GitHub, Crypto, Prediction, YouTube, Spotify, Connectors, Memory, Voice, and XQL modes for different research needs.
Scira adapts its search strategy based on your query. Whether you need live social media trends, academic papers, financial data, or code examples, there’s a mode optimized for it. Examples:
  • Web mode: General research questions with comprehensive web coverage
  • Academic mode: Research papers and scholarly sources with citations
  • Extreme mode: Deep multi-step research with autonomous planning
  • X mode: Real-time social media discussions and trending topics
  • Stocks mode: Financial data with interactive charts and SEC filings
Explore all search modes →

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Integrated Tools

28 Integrated Tools

Access web search, financial data, code execution, weather, maps, media search, and more—all through natural language.
Scira’s tools are automatically invoked based on your query. You don’t need to manually select tools—the AI agent determines which tools to use and how to combine them. Tool Categories:
  • Search & Retrieval: Multi-provider web search, academic search, Reddit, X, YouTube, GitHub
  • Financial & Market Data: Stock charts, crypto data, currency conversion, prediction markets
  • Location & Travel: Weather forecasts, geocoding, flight tracking
  • Media & Entertainment: Movie/TV search, trending content
  • Productivity & Utilities: Code interpreter, translation, file query, connectors
View all tools →

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AI Models

100+ AI Models

Choose from models by xAI, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Alibaba, Mistral, DeepSeek, and more.
Scira supports the latest and most powerful AI models from major providers. The platform automatically selects the best model for your task, or you can manually choose based on your needs. Supported Providers:
  • xAI (Grok 3, Grok 4, Grok Code)
  • OpenAI (GPT 4.1, GPT 5, GPT 5.2, o3, o4)
  • Anthropic (Claude Haiku, Sonnet, Opus 4.5-4.6)
  • Google (Gemini 2.5, Gemini 3)
  • Alibaba Qwen, Mistral, DeepSeek, and 10+ more providers
See all models →

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Advanced Features

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Lookouts

Scheduled Research Agents

Monitor topics automatically with recurring research agents that email you updates.
Lookouts let you schedule research queries to run automatically on a recurring basis (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or one-time). Each run creates a new chat with full research results and sends you an email summary. Use cases:
  • Track competitor mentions and market trends
  • Monitor research topics for new developments
  • Get daily briefings on specific industries
  • Track regulatory or policy changes
Learn about Lookouts →

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Custom Instructions

Personalize how Scira responds by adding custom instructions that apply to all your conversations. Define your preferences for tone, format, depth, or domain-specific requirements.

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File Upload & Query

Upload PDFs, CSVs, DOCX, and Excel files to search and query their contents. Scira uses Cohere embeddings and reranking for semantic search over your documents.

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Connected Apps

Search across Google Drive, Notion, and OneDrive with the Connectors mode (Pro feature). Your personal knowledge base integrated directly into research workflows.

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Platform Highlights

Multi-Provider Search

Choose between Exa, Parallel, Tavily, and Firecrawl for different search strategies and coverage.

Code Execution

Run Python code in sandboxed Daytona environments with chart generation and data analysis.

Real-Time Data

Access live stock prices, crypto markets, weather, flight status, and social media trends.

Voice Mode

Conversational AI with real-time voice interaction (Pro feature).

Memory System

Personal memory companion that remembers context across conversations (Pro feature).

Open Source

AGPL-3.0 licensed. Self-host and customize to your needs.

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Getting Started

  1. Ask a question in natural language
  2. Select a mode or let Scira choose automatically
  3. Review results with inline citations
  4. Drill deeper with follow-up queries
  5. Export or share your research

Ready to Start?

Try Scira at scira.ai

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