Is Search the same as Act?
Is Search the same as Act?
No. Search is read-only discovery. Act starts and coordinates durable work from one exact capability revision.
Should I rerun Search before starting work?
Should I rerun Search before starting work?
No. Preserve the
capabilityId and capabilityRevision the user selected. Act rejects an invalid or stale revision rather than silently substituting another provider.Does an update approve an Action?
Does an update approve an Action?
No. Updates supply information. Approvals apply only to the exact revision and reviewed payload digest returned by Darwin.
Can I put an API key in a browser or prompt?
Can I put an API key in a browser or prompt?
No. Keep API keys on a trusted server. Use Darwin OAuth for user-facing applications and MCP clients.
How do I recover interrupted work?
How do I recover interrupted work?
Persist
actionId, then call Get action. A timeout, closed popup, completed assistant response, or client restart is not proof that work failed or completed.Which interface should I use?
Which interface should I use?
Use the web app for a human workflow, MCP for a compatible AI client, REST for direct language-neutral integration, and an SDK for typed server application code.
How do I handle a stale capability revision?
How do I handle a stale capability revision?
Explain that the reviewed capability changed, rerun Search, show the new result and terms, then ask the user to select again. Never substitute the new revision silently.
What counts as completion?
What counts as completion?
Only a backend-confirmed terminal Action state. HTTP 200, a model’s final answer, a redirect, or a closed browser interaction does not prove the work completed.
Where can I check service availability?
Where can I check service availability?
See the Darwin status page for current availability and incident communication.