Phase 2: External Retrieval Service
A live REST API endpoint (POST /lookup-vendor) was deployed backed by a PostgreSQL database, exposing a strict JSON schema (Name, Phone, Category, AgentID) secured with Bearer Token authentication. All 100+ vendor records were migrated via an ETL pipeline with zero data loss, normalizing service categories (e.g., mapping "AC Repair" and "HVAC" to a single category). The retrieval service was registered as a Tool in GHL, with the Canonical Prompt updated to invoke it instead of native KB search. An expanded evaluation harness of 100+ scenarios, including adversarial tests, validated 100% deterministic results. A phased rollout across all partner agents achieved a <1% error rate over 48 hours. A Barry Admin Runbook was delivered, enabling new agent onboarding in under 5 minutes.