Tool: start_deliberation

Purpose

Initialize a deliberate reasoning run with budgets, strategy, and governance profile.

Input

• session_id (optional)
• mode: cot | tot | got | reasonkit
  • accepted user-facing aliases: quick, explore, map, sketch, test
  • use run_thinking_mode for Auto; start_deliberation only creates a session
• goal: string
• constraints: string[]
• profile: quick | balanced | deep | paranoid
• limits:
  • max_depth
  • max_nodes
  • max_branches_per_expand
  • max_verification_questions

Output

• deliberation_id
• session_id
• mode
• limits_applied
• status

Behavior

• Creates thought graph root node.
• Applies defaults and clamps unsafe limits.
• Returns deterministic IDs and timestamps.
• Keeps wire values compatible while accepting the new Thinking Mode aliases.

Errors

• Invalid mode/profile
• Limits out of range
• Budget conflict