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# Agent tools

| Tool                           | Purpose                                       |
| ------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------- |
| `agent_spawn`                  | Create named persistent agent / tracker       |
| `agent_recall`                 | Load latest state                             |
| `agent_update`                 | Progress / notes                              |
| `agent_schedule`               | Recurring autonomous runs (**confirm first**) |
| `agent_unschedule`             | Remove schedule                               |
| `agent_pause` / `agent_resume` | Control                                       |
| `agent_identity`               | Custodial Base identity address               |
| `agent_ledger`                 | Audit ledger                                  |
| `agent_runs`                   | Run history                                   |
| `list_agents`                  | List all                                      |
| `hire_agent`                   | One-shot specialist (no long-lived row)       |

## Spawn vs hire vs app agents

| Path               | Use when                                            |
| ------------------ | --------------------------------------------------- |
| `agent_spawn`      | Multi-session project tracker you will recall later |
| `hire_agent`       | Immediate one-shot analysis                         |
| App “create agent” | Full in-app agent with skills pack (UI hub)         |

## Confirmation checklist for schedules

* [ ] Goal clear
* [ ] Cadence clear
* [ ] Cost disclosed
* [ ] Vault write policy clear
* [ ] User said yes

## Identity warning

Do not instruct users to send funds to `agent_identity` addresses without explaining custodial control.

See [../agents.md](/agents.md) and [../security.md](/security.md).


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