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Scira offers 17 specialized search modes, each optimized for different types of research. The platform automatically selects the best mode based on your query, or you can manually choose one.

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General Research

Web

Purpose: Search the entire web with AI-powered analysisThe default mode for general research questions. Uses multiple search providers (Exa, Parallel, Tavily, Firecrawl) with intelligent deduplication and ranking.When to use:
  • General research questions
  • Current events and news
  • Product reviews and comparisons
  • How-to guides and tutorials
Example queries:
  • “What are the latest developments in renewable energy?”
  • “Compare the top 5 project management tools”
  • “How does photosynthesis work?”
Features:
  • Multi-query parallel search (5-10 queries)
  • Image search integration
  • Date/time context awareness
  • Source diversity and deduplication
Purpose: Talk to the model directly, no searchPure conversational AI without web search. Useful for creative tasks, brainstorming, code generation, or questions that don’t require real-time data.When to use:
  • Creative writing and brainstorming
  • Code generation and debugging
  • Mathematical calculations
  • General knowledge questions
Example queries:
  • “Write a poem about artificial intelligence”
  • “Debug this Python function”
  • “Explain quantum entanglement simply”
Features:
  • Direct model access
  • No search overhead
  • Faster responses
  • Best for well-defined problems
Purpose: Deep research with multiple sources and multi-step analysisAutonomous research agent that plans research strategy, executes searches, analyzes findings, and can run Python code for data analysis and visualizations.When to use:
  • Complex research requiring multiple perspectives
  • In-depth market analysis
  • Technical deep-dives
  • Research requiring data analysis or charts
Example queries:
  • “Analyze the competitive landscape of AI chip manufacturers”
  • “Deep dive into the economics of sustainable aviation fuel”
  • “Compare battery technologies for electric vehicles with cost projections”
Features:
  • Autonomous research planning (3-5 research phases)
  • Web and X search integration
  • Python code execution with chart generation
  • Multi-step reasoning and cross-validation
  • Source collection and content extraction
  • Configurable provider (Exa or Parallel)
Technical details:
  • Uses Grok 4 for planning and execution
  • Sandboxed Python environment via Daytona
  • R2 artifact storage for charts
  • Step limit: 15-17 actions

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Academic & Technical

Purpose: Research papers, citations, and scholarly sourcesSpecialized search for peer-reviewed papers, academic publications, and scholarly articles. Uses Exa and Firecrawl with category filtering.When to use:
  • Literature reviews
  • Scientific research
  • Citation discovery
  • Academic writing support
Example queries:
  • “Recent papers on CRISPR gene editing in 2025”
  • “Literature review on transformer architectures in NLP”
  • “Academic research on climate change mitigation strategies”
Features:
  • Peer-reviewed source prioritization
  • Citation extraction
  • Author and publication metadata
  • DOI and arXiv integration
Purpose: Get context about languages, frameworks, and programming topicsUses Exa’s Context API to retrieve relevant programming documentation, examples, and best practices.When to use:
  • Learning new frameworks
  • API documentation lookup
  • Best practices research
  • Code examples and patterns
Example queries:
  • “How to implement authentication in Next.js 15?”
  • “React Server Components best practices”
  • “Python asyncio patterns for concurrent API calls”
Features:
  • Developer-focused content
  • Code snippet extraction
  • Documentation prioritization
  • Stack Overflow and GitHub integration
Purpose: Repositories, code, and developer discussionsSearch GitHub repositories with structured metadata extraction using Firecrawl.When to use:
  • Finding open source libraries
  • Exploring implementation examples
  • Researching project architecture
  • Discovering developer tools
Example queries:
  • “Best TypeScript state management libraries”
  • “Redis caching implementations in Go”
  • “React component libraries for dashboards”
Features:
  • Repository metadata (stars, forks, issues)
  • README extraction
  • License and dependency information
  • Recent activity and commit history

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Social & Community

Purpose: Real-time posts, trends, and conversations from X (Twitter)Search recent posts and discussions on X using xAI Grok’s native X search integration.When to use:
  • Breaking news and real-time updates
  • Public sentiment analysis
  • Trending topic discovery
  • Expert opinions and discussions
Example queries:
  • “What are developers saying about the new GPT release?”
  • “Public reaction to latest Fed decision”
  • “AI safety discussions from researchers”
Features:
  • Date range filtering
  • Handle-specific search (include/exclude)
  • Real-time post retrieval
  • Tweet metadata and engagement stats
  • Full conversation threads
Purpose: Discussions, opinions, and community insightsSearch Reddit with configurable time ranges using Parallel API.When to use:
  • Product reviews and recommendations
  • Community opinions and experiences
  • Troubleshooting and support
  • Niche topic discussions
Example queries:
  • “Best mechanical keyboards under $200 according to Reddit”
  • “r/MachineLearning discussions on LLM fine-tuning”
  • “Home gym setup recommendations from fitness communities”
Features:
  • Subreddit-specific search
  • Time range filtering
  • Comment and discussion threads
  • Upvote and engagement metrics
Purpose: Video summaries, transcripts, and analysisSearch videos, channels, and playlists with transcript extraction using Supadata.When to use:
  • Tutorial and educational content
  • Video research and analysis
  • Transcript search
  • Content creator discovery
Example queries:
  • “Best Python tutorials for beginners”
  • “TED talks on artificial intelligence”
  • “Cooking channels for healthy meal prep”
Features:
  • Video metadata (views, duration, upload date)
  • Transcript extraction and search
  • Channel information
  • Playlist organization

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Finance & Markets

Purpose: Market data, charts, and financial analysisInteractive stock charts with OHLC data, earnings, SEC filings, and financial news. Powered by Valyu, Tavily, and Exa.When to use:
  • Stock price research
  • Company financial analysis
  • Earnings report summaries
  • Market trend analysis
Example queries:
  • “Tesla stock performance last 6 months with earnings data”
  • “Compare NVIDIA vs AMD stock with latest news”
  • “Apple 10-K filing analysis for 2024”
Features:
  • Natural language company resolution
  • OHLC candlestick charts
  • SEC filing retrieval (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K)
  • Balance sheets and income statements (2020+)
  • Financial statistics (P/E, market cap, debt ratios)
  • Multi-source news aggregation
Purpose: Cryptocurrency research powered by CoinGeckoComprehensive crypto data including market prices, contract lookups, OHLC charts, and token metadata.When to use:
  • Crypto price research
  • Token contract verification
  • Market cap and volume analysis
  • DeFi protocol research
Example queries:
  • “Bitcoin price analysis last 30 days”
  • “Top DeFi tokens by market cap”
  • “Solana ecosystem token data”
Features:
  • CoinGecko API integration
  • Contract address lookup
  • OHLC chart data
  • Market metadata (volume, supply, market cap)
  • Community and developer stats
Purpose: Prediction markets from Polymarket and KalshiQuery prediction market data with Cohere reranking for relevant market discovery.When to use:
  • Election forecasts
  • Economic event predictions
  • Sports betting markets
  • Future event probabilities
Example queries:
  • “2026 midterm election prediction markets”
  • “Fed rate decision probabilities”
  • “Super Bowl winner odds on prediction markets”
Features:
  • Polymarket integration
  • Kalshi regulated markets
  • Probability tracking
  • Market volume and liquidity

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Media & Entertainment

Purpose: Search songs, artists, and albumsSearch music catalog via Spotify Web API with track, artist, album, and playlist discovery.When to use:
  • Music discovery
  • Playlist recommendations
  • Artist discography lookup
  • Song information
Example queries:
  • “Best indie rock albums of 2025”
  • “Taylor Swift complete discography”
  • “Workout playlists with high BPM”
Features:
  • Track search with metadata
  • Artist information and discography
  • Album details and tracklists
  • Playlist discovery

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Pro Features

Pro feature - Requires Scira Pro subscription
Purpose: Search Google Drive, Notion & OneDriveUnified search across connected cloud apps using Supermemory integration.When to use:
  • Personal knowledge base search
  • Document retrieval from connected apps
  • Cross-platform content discovery
Example queries:
  • “Find my notes about Q4 planning”
  • “Documents mentioning the Acme project”
  • “Presentations from last quarter”
Features:
  • Google Drive integration
  • Notion workspace search
  • OneDrive file access
  • Semantic search with embeddings
Pro feature - Requires Scira Pro subscription
Purpose: Your personal memory companionPersistent memory system that saves and recalls information across conversations using Supermemory.When to use:
  • Storing personal preferences
  • Remembering past conversations
  • Building personal knowledge graphs
  • Context retention across sessions
Example queries:
  • “Remember that I prefer Python over JavaScript”
  • “What did we discuss about the marketing campaign?”
  • “Save this as a reference for my project”
Features:
  • Long-term memory storage
  • Semantic memory retrieval
  • Cross-conversation context
  • Personal knowledge management
Pro feature - Requires Scira Pro subscription
Purpose: Conversational AI with real-time voiceReal-time voice interaction with AI using ElevenLabs voice synthesis.When to use:
  • Hands-free research
  • Voice conversations
  • Accessibility needs
  • Natural dialogue
Features:
  • Real-time voice streaming
  • Natural conversation flow
  • ElevenLabs voice quality
  • Interrupt and clarification support
Pro feature - Requires Scira Pro subscription
Purpose: Advanced X query language for tweet analysisStructured query language for advanced X (Twitter) searches with complex filters.When to use:
  • Advanced social media research
  • Structured tweet analysis
  • Complex query combinations
  • Programmatic X data extraction
Features:
  • XQL syntax support
  • Advanced filtering
  • Programmatic queries
  • Batch analysis capabilities

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Choosing the Right Mode

Let Scira decide: In most cases, Scira will automatically select the best mode based on your query. Manual selection: Choose a mode when you have specific requirements:
  • General research → Web mode
  • Deep analysis → Extreme mode
  • Academic citations → Academic mode
  • Real-time trends → X or Reddit mode
  • Financial data → Stocks or Crypto mode
  • Media discovery → YouTube or Spotify mode
  • Personal knowledge → Connectors or Memory mode (Pro)

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