Scira AI is a minimalistic, open-source, AI-powered search engine developed in India by Zaid Mukaddam. It is designed to help users find information on the internet efficiently by leveraging advanced AI models for accurate and reliable search results, and clearly cites its sources for transparency. Scira AI has gained rapid traction in the open-source community, currently serving over 1 million monthly searches, and is recognized for its innovative approach to AI-powered searching and resilience in the face of scaling challenges.