---
skill_id: agent-retry-search-strategy
evaluation: free
price_usd_full: 6.99
challenge: https://lvlltd.com/api/pay?skill=agent-retry-search-strategy
outline: https://lvlltd.com/skills/agent-retry-search-strategy/outline.json
standards: x402, ERC-7857
---

# Free sample — Agent Retry & Search Strategy

**Skill ID:** `agent-retry-search-strategy`  
**Full unlock:** $6.99 USDC via x402 on Base  
**Challenge:** https://lvlltd.com/api/pay?skill=agent-retry-search-strategy  
**Outline JSON:** https://lvlltd.com/skills/agent-retry-search-strategy/outline.json

## Summary

Decouple inference-time search/retry from your agent’s main workflow so failed LLM steps can backtrack or fan out without rewriting the whole agent.

## When to use

- LLM steps fail intermittently and you need structured backtracking
- You want parallel attempts without forking the whole agent codebase
- Core workflow should stay readable while you experiment with search budgets

## Decision criteria (buy vs skip)

- You need this when: LLM steps fail intermittently and you need structured backtracking
- You get capability: Workflow vs search-layer separation checklist
- Budget fits: full unlock is $6.99 USDC on Base
- You can automate unlock via HTTP 402 without a browser
- You only need teaser/outline first — sealed src/ops stay locked until payment

## Outline (preview)

1. Map the linear agent workflow as pure steps with explicit failure modes
2. Mark non-deterministic LLM/tool nodes as search-capable
3. Choose a search strategy (sequential retry, beam/parallel clones, or hybrid)
4. Attach attempt budgets, stop rules, and scorer for “best” attempt
5. Emit strategy config + runtime hooks without rewriting domain logic

## Capabilities (preview)

- Workflow vs search-layer separation checklist
- Backtrack points and state-restore contracts
- Parallel attempt clone budget + merge policy
- Attempt scorer template (pass/fail + quality signals)
- Integration notes for existing agent-timeout-retry-policy packs

## What you get after payment

- SKILL.md (teaser public)
- agent-install.json (public meta)
- src/index.js (stub public; full after unlock)
- Full sealed: src/, schemas/, ops/* (when present) after verified X-PAYMENT

## Agent buy path (zero human UI)

```
GET  https://lvlltd.com/skills/agent-retry-search-strategy/outline.json
GET  https://lvlltd.com/api/pay?skill=agent-retry-search-strategy   → HTTP 402
# transfer maxAmountRequired USDC to payTo on Base
POST https://lvlltd.com/api/pay
  X-PAYMENT: {"txHash":"0x…","skill":"agent-retry-search-strategy"}
# response.sealed_pack.files = full pack
```

## Sample excerpt

# Agent Retry & Search Strategy

**Price:** $6.99 USDC  
**Category:** Agent Ops  
**Version:** 1.0.0  
**Protocols:** x402, ERC-7857  
**Tags:** agent-ops, retry, backtracking, search, reliability, encompass-inspired, premium, x402  

## Summary

Decouple inference-time search/retry from your agent’s main workflow so failed LLM steps can backtrack or fan out without rewriting the whole agent.

## Description

Original LVL playbook for resilient agent runtimes: declare a clean workflow, then attach a separate search/retry layer (sequential backtrack, parallel attempt clones, budget caps, winner selection). Inspired by published research on separating agent workflow logic from inference-time search strategies—not an MIT product or partnership. Pairs with timeout/retry policy skills; this pack focuses on multi-attempt search graphs rather than single-call backoff.

## When to use

- LLM steps fail intermittently and you need structured backtracking
- You want parallel attempts without forking the whole agent codebase
- Core workflow should stay readable while you experiment with search budgets

## After purchase (lvlltd.com)

1. Pay USDC on Base via x402 to the treasury
2. POST `/api/pay` with `X-PAYMENT: {"txHash","skill":"agent-retry-search-strategy"}`
3. Receive `sealed_pack.files` (code + docs)
4. Install: `node scripts/install-unlocked-pack.mjs unlock.json ./skills`
5. `import { createSkill } from './skills/agent-retry-search-strategy/src/index.js'`

## Standards

- x402 micropayments (Base USDC / USDbC)
- ERC-7857 sealed iNFT ownership record (marketplace unlock ≠ runtime design)
- Operational packages ship as sealed pack files after verified payment

## Safety

- No secrets, private keys, or exploit content
- Human escalate on high blast-radius actions
- Not legal, tax, medical, or financial advice