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Local Deep Research vs Scira
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Local Deep Research | Scira |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 9.2k | 12k |
| Latest | v1.10.7 | none |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-08-12 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 22+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | No release or tag |
How they relate
Both replace Perplexity. Alternatives to Perplexity →
PartialLocal Deep ResearchIterative research over web and local document search, with local models if you want.
PartialSciraA minimal answer engine that cites web, academic and social search results.
Local Deep Research
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Scira
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