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# addAnswerVerb

> Configure the answer verb that connects the call.

[ref-agentbase]: /docs/server-sdks/reference/typescript/agents/agent-base

Configure the answer verb (phase 2) with optional settings. Use this to customize
answer behavior such as setting a maximum call duration.

## **Parameters**

**`config`** `Record<string, unknown>`

Answer verb configuration (e.g., `{ max_duration: 3600 }`).

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## **Returns**

[`AgentBase`][ref-agentbase] -- Returns `this` for method chaining.

## **Example**

```typescript {5}
import { AgentBase } from '@signalwire/sdk';

const agent = new AgentBase({ name: 'support', route: '/support' });
agent.setPromptText('You are a helpful assistant.');
agent.addAnswerVerb({ max_duration: 3600 }); // 1 hour max call duration
await agent.serve();
```

> Configure the answer verb that connects the call.