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economy-mode

Apply cost-aware Layer 3 auto-selection to prioritize cheaper models.

Updated Apr 10, 2026

Search Tags:#session-management #cost-optimization #model-selection #layer-3 #economy-mode #squad-config #persistent-config

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/chdaly/eshop --skill economy-mode-chdaly

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: economy-mode
Source: https://github.com/chdaly/eshop/tree/main/.copilot/skills/economy-mode
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chdaly/eshop --skill economy-mode-chdaly

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Economy mode shifts Layer 3 auto-selection to lower-cost alternatives when economy mode is active, helping reduce model costs without overriding core preferences.

Core Features & Use Cases

Session-level cost savings: Switches to cheaper Layer 3 models for the current session.
Persistent configuration: Writes economyMode: true to .squad/config.json to persist preferences.
Clear spawn acknowledgments: Prepends a 💰 in agent spawn messages when economy mode is active.

Quick Start

Activate economy mode for this session or persist it by setting economyMode in .squad/config.json.

Frequently Asked Questions about economy-mode

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

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How do I reduce model selection costs for my current session?▼

You can enable economy mode via session triggers to apply cost-aware Layer 3 model selection for the current session, or persist the setting by writing economyMode: true to .squad/config.json to apply it across tasks.

How does cost optimization affect my default model preferences?▼

Cost optimization limits changes to Layer 3 auto-selection only, preserving your Layer 0 defaults, explicit session directives, and charter preferences so core configurations remain unaffected.

Can I persist economy mode settings across multiple tasks?▼

Yes, you can persist economy mode across tasks by setting economyMode: true in the .squad/config.json file, which ensures cheaper Layer 3 models are consistently selected.

What is the best way to configure cost-optimized model selection permanently?▼

The best way to configure cost-optimized model selection permanently is to write economyMode: true into the persistent .squad/config.json file, applying cheaper Layer 3 alternatives across all tasks.

Why does my agent spawn message show a money bag emoji?▼

A money bag emoji (💰) is prepended to agent spawn messages to acknowledge and visually indicate that economy mode is currently active for that session.