economy-mode

Switch Layer 3 model selection to cheaper options when economy mode is active.

Updated Jan 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Golnaz89/golnaz89.github.io --skill economy-mode-golnaz89
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: economy-mode
Source: https://github.com/Golnaz89/golnaz89.github.io/tree/main/.copilot/skills/economy-mode
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Golnaz89/golnaz89.github.io --skill economy-mode-golnaz89

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Shifts Layer 3 model selection to cost-optimized alternatives when economy mode is active, helping reduce operating costs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Economy mode shifts Layer 3 (Task-Aware Auto-Selection) to lower-cost alternatives without altering Layer 0 defaults or explicit Layer 1/2 directives.
  • Writes economyMode: true to .squad/config.json for persistent activation across sessions.
  • Includes spawn acknowledgments with a 💰 indicator to signal economy mode is active.

Quick Start

Activate economy mode via a session phrase or persist it by setting economyMode to true 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 during long-running conversations?

Economy mode reduces costs by shifting Layer 3 task-aware auto-selection to cheaper alternatives while respecting Layer 0 defaults and explicit Layer 1/2 directives. It saves operating costs without altering your base model preferences.

What's the best way to persist cost-saving model settings across sessions?

Persist cost-saving settings by writing `economyMode: true` into the `.squad/config.json` file. This configuration ensures economy mode remains active for session-wide Layer 3 model selection across all future conversations.

Does economy mode affect my default or explicitly selected models?

Economy mode does not alter default or explicitly selected models. It only shifts Layer 3 task-aware auto-selection to lower-cost alternatives while fully respecting Layer 0 defaults and explicit Layer 1/2 directives.

How do I know if economy mode is actively reducing my model costs?

Economy mode signals active cost reduction through spawn acknowledgments displaying a 💰 indicator. This visual confirmation appears whenever the session is actively using the economy table for Layer 3 model selection.

Can I activate cost-optimized model selection on demand without changing config files?

Activate cost-optimized model selection on demand via a session phrase without modifying configuration files. To persist this behavior across future sessions, set `economyMode` to `true` in the `.squad/config.json` file.