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Argus Retrieval vs Silica Core
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Multi-provider search broker for AI agents: 14 providers, 12-step extraction, retrieval workflows.
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Retrieval over the folder the session opened: files, search, read, code_pack, write_note.
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Neither has been reviewed yet, so the comparison rests on the scan and the public usage numbers. The safety scan favours Silica Core (92/100 against 83). Silica Core has noticeably more public adoption.
| Argus Retrieval | Silica Core | |
|---|---|---|
| User rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Safety grade | B83/100 | A92/100 |
| Adoption | Growing | Established |
| GitHub stars | 5 | 60 |
| Downloads / week | – | 396 |
| Runs where | Your machine (local) | Your machine (local) |
| Gateway-ready | No | No |
| Tools | 16 | — |
| Write actions | — | — |
| Price per call | Free | Free |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Last release | 2026-09-19 | 2026-09-17 |
| Category | Web search | Web search |