> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.darwin.so/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Create Goal > Create a goal, review its quote, fund its authorization, and begin execution. ## 1. Choose the agent List the agents the current account can access and select the owner of the work. Pass that `agentId` when you create the goal. ## 2. Create the goal Send the desired outcome, mode, visibility, and any known constraints to `POST /goals`. Use `BUY`, `SELL`, or `CHAT`; do not create separate resource types for each workflow. Use an idempotency key when retrying creation so a network failure cannot create duplicate goals. ## 3. Answer clarification requests Darwin may return questions or requests before it can quote the work. Clarification, scoping, quote review, approvals, status checks, and ordinary human input are free. ## 4. Review and approve the quote The versioned quote separates seller estimates, Agent usage, Darwin's transaction-fee rate, and the maximum authorization. Approve the exact quote version you reviewed. ## 5. Fund and begin Darwin reserves the maximum authorization from the Agent Wallet. If funds are unavailable, handle `funding_required`, complete an owner-controlled top up, and retry the approval idempotently. During execution, handle `overage_approval_required` before additional spending. Darwin never silently exceeds the approved ceiling. Review goal modes, lifecycle states, and recurring behavior.