economy-mode

You can reduce model usage costs by enabling economy mode, which automatically shifts Layer 3 model selection to lower-cost alternatives. Activate it for a single session or apply it persistently via configuration to minimize expenses across your workflow.

The best way to switch to lower-cost model alternatives automatically is to use an economy mode configuration. It modifies Layer 3 model selection dynamically, ensuring cost-optimized choices without requiring manual adjustments for each agent.

Yes, economy mode requires the skill to be present and configured in the .squad directory. You must set "economyMode: true" in the config.json file or trigger it manually to activate the cost-saving model selection.

Yes, you can enable cost optimization for a single session by using the phrase "use economy mode". This provides temporary Layer 3 model selection shifts without altering your persistent configuration, ideal for short-term cost savings.

You need to configure persistent cost-saving mode when you want to minimize expenses across multiple sessions without manual activation. By setting economyMode to true in .squad/config.json, Layer 3 consistently uses lower-cost alternatives.

Using a dedicated mode for cost optimization prevents human error and ensures consistent savings across all agents. It automatically modifies Layer 3 model selection to lower-cost alternatives, freeing you from manually tracking and adjusting models individually.