ecomode

Route Claude Code requests to cheaper model tiers and escalate only when necessary.

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Search Tags:#Claude Code #cost-optimization #agent-selection #model-routing #eco #ecomode

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Yeachan-Heo/oh-my-claudecode --skill ecomode-yeachan-heo

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ecomode
Source: https://github.com/Yeachan-Heo/oh-my-claudecode/tree/main/skills/ecomode
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Yeachan-Heo/oh-my-claudecode --skill ecomode-yeachan-heo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Token-efficient model routing reduces operational costs by automatically preferring cheaper model tiers when safe to do so.

Core Features & Use Cases

Cost optimization: Prefers lower-cost models (haiku/sonnet) and escalates only when needed.
Seamless integration: Works as a modifier with existing execution modes (eco ralph, eco autopilot, etc.).
Use Case: In long-running tasks, automatically route steps to cheaper agents to reduce token usage without compromising results.

Quick Start

Enable Ecomode by prefixing your task with eco, e.g., eco ralph. Combine with other modes like eco autopilot to preserve autonomy while reducing cost.

Frequently Asked Questions about ecomode

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I reduce Claude Code token usage and operational costs?▼

To reduce Claude Code operational costs, use model routing skills like ecomode that automatically prefer cheaper model tiers like Haiku or Sonnet and escalate only when necessary, preserving essential outcomes while lowering token usage.

What is token-efficient model routing in Claude Code?▼

Token-efficient model routing in Claude Code is the process of automatically directing requests to lower-cost model tiers when safe to do so. It escalates to higher tiers only when necessary to complete the task without compromising results.

How do I route Claude Code tasks to cheaper models automatically?▼

You can route Claude Code tasks to cheaper models by prefixing your task commands with eco, such as executing eco ralph or eco autopilot. This applies cost optimization rules across delegation decisions automatically.

Can I use ecomode with existing execution modes like autopilot?▼

Yes, ecomode works as a modifier with existing execution modes in Claude Code. You can combine it with modes like eco autopilot or eco ralph to preserve task autonomy while reducing cost and token usage.

When should I escalate a task to a higher Claude model tier?▼

You should escalate a task to a higher Claude model tier only when the cheaper models cannot safely handle the request or when necessary to preserve essential outcomes. Ecomode applies this escalation logic automatically during delegation.