> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.agentcard.sh/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# get_instructions

> Call this FIRST; returns the latest usage guide for shopping with `buy` AND for operating the Agentcard account tools (cards, funding, your own card, KYC, supp…

Connect to `https://mcp.agentcard.sh/mcp` with the **user's connection token** (or a `buy_token` for org-owned accounts).

**Behavior:** read-only, idempotent.

## What it does

Call this FIRST; returns the latest usage guide for shopping with `buy` AND for operating the Agentcard account tools (cards, funding, your own card, KYC, support).

## Inputs

None.

## Returns

| Field                  | Type   | Description                                     |
| ---------------------- | ------ | ----------------------------------------------- |
| `message` *(required)* | string | The latest buy usage guide / instructions text. |

## Example call

```json theme={null}
{
  "tool": "get_instructions",
  "arguments": {}
}
```