Introduction
Learn what AskVerdict is, how multi-agent AI debates work, and why structured reasoning leads to better decisions.
AskVerdict is a multi-agent AI debate engine that helps you make better decisions. Instead of getting a single AI opinion, AskVerdict deploys specialized AI agents that argue both sides of any question, cross-examine each other's arguments, and deliver a structured verdict.
How It Works
Every decision goes through a structured debate process:
- You ask a question — "Should we migrate to microservices?" or "Which candidate should we hire?"
- AI agents debate — A Pro agent and Con agent present arguments, backed by evidence and reasoning
- Cross-examination — Agents challenge each other's points, identifying weaknesses and blind spots
- Verdict delivered — A Judge agent synthesizes both sides into a clear recommendation with confidence score
Key Concepts
Debates
A debate is a single decision-making session. You provide a question, choose a mode, and the engine runs the full debate lifecycle. Each debate produces arguments, rebuttals, and a final verdict.
Verdicts
The output of a completed debate. A verdict includes:
- Recommendation — The judge's conclusion (e.g., "Proceed", "Reconsider", "Needs more info")
- One-liner — A single-sentence summary
- Confidence score — 0-100 indicating how clear-cut the decision is
- Full reasoning — Detailed analysis of both sides
Modes
AskVerdict offers three debate modes:
| Mode | Credits | Speed | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast | 1 credit | ~15 seconds | Quick take, good for simple decisions |
| Balanced | 3 credits | ~45 seconds | Thorough analysis with cross-examination |
| Thorough | 8 credits | ~2 minutes | Deep research with multiple rounds of debate |
BYOK (Bring Your Own Key)
Use your own AI provider API keys (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) for unlimited debates. BYOK keys are never stored — they're used in-memory for the duration of the request only.
Agent Personas
Each debate involves specialized AI agents:
- Pro Agent — Argues in favor, finds supporting evidence
- Con Agent — Argues against, identifies risks and downsides
- Judge Agent — Neutral arbiter, synthesizes arguments into a verdict
What You Can Build
- Decision support tools — Integrate verdicts into your product's decision workflows
- Automated analysis — Run batch debates via API for portfolio analysis, content moderation, etc.
- Research pipelines — Chain debates for multi-step reasoning (e.g., "Is X true?" → "What are the implications?")
- Slack/Discord bots — Let teams get quick verdicts in their chat tools
Next Steps
- Quick Start — Get your first verdict in 5 minutes
- Core Concepts — Deeper dive into modes, agents, and scoring
- API Reference — Full endpoint documentation
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