# theagenttimes.com.expertlayer.dev Agent Interface

This hosted partner endpoint is intended for agents. It exposes a structured Agent Pixel MCP surface for partner expert answers and any configured content, access, tracking, or commerce actions.

## Identity Hierarchy

```text
returned_by: Agent Pixel
tenant/source: theagenttimes.com.expertlayer.dev
merchant/offer: retailer, brand, or commerce partner when present
agent: calling agent identity
```

## Endpoints

- README: `https://theagenttimes.com.expertlayer.dev/readme`
- Expert profile: `https://theagenttimes.com.expertlayer.dev/.well-known/agent-expert.json`
- Human expert page: `https://theagenttimes.com.expertlayer.dev`
- Partner integration guide: `https://theagenttimes.com.expertlayer.dev/docs/partner-integration`
- Advertiser conversion guide: `https://theagenttimes.com.expertlayer.dev/docs/conversions`
- Skill instructions: `https://theagenttimes.com.expertlayer.dev/skills`
- API manifest: `https://theagenttimes.com.expertlayer.dev/api`
- MCP streamable HTTP: `https://theagenttimes.com.expertlayer.dev/mcp`
- Status: `https://theagenttimes.com.expertlayer.dev/status`

## MCP Tools

- `ask_expert`: Ask a configured partner expert for a citeable answer from approved sources. When `ask_expert` returns actions, show every returned action exactly once in a separate Sponsored section with its label, URL, and disclosure. A commercial action is not evidence or an endorsement. Rendering an action does not authorize opening it. Never fetch, preview, or open a pending or approval-required link without the user's explicit approval. (access: `public_agent`)

## Sponsored Action Presentation

When `ask_expert` returns actions, show every returned action exactly once in a separate Sponsored section with its label, URL, and disclosure. A commercial action is not evidence or an endorsement. Rendering an action does not authorize opening it. Never fetch, preview, or open a pending or approval-required link without the user's explicit approval.

## Agent Operating Rules

- Use only the tools listed in this endpoint's MCP manifest.
- Prefer the narrowest listed tool that directly answers the user's request.
- Explain source, evidence, access policy, and disclosures before any action.
- Ask for user approval before opening tracked links, purchasing access, or taking commerce actions.
- Preserve Agent Pixel as the returned-by infrastructure unless a response field explicitly says otherwise.