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economy-mode

Switch Layer 3 model auto-selection to cost-optimized alternatives when economy mode is active.

Updated Mar 27, 2026
Search Tags:#session-management#cost-optimization#ai-agent#model-selection#economy#config-json#layer-3
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lbouriez/Squad-Templates --skill economy-mode-lbouriez
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: economy-mode
Source: https://github.com/lbouriez/Squad-Templates/tree/main/Nectari-Devops-Squad/.copilot/skills/economy-mode
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lbouriez/Squad-Templates --skill economy-mode-lbouriez

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Shifts Layer 3 model selection to cost-optimized alternatives when economy mode is active, helping teams reduce operational expenses without compromising higher-priority preferences.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Switches Layer 3 auto-selection to lower-cost models when economy mode is enabled.
  • Persists mode by writing economyMode: true to .squad/config.json, or applies session-based activation.
  • Displays acknowledgments with a 💰 indicator during agent spawns to convey cost-conscious decisions.
  • Respects Layer 0 (defaultModel/agent overrides) and Layer 1/2 preferences, ensuring user intent remains intact.

Quick Start

Enable economy mode for this session to start using cost-optimized models.

Frequently Asked Questions about economy-mode

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I reduce AI agent model selection costs without overriding session directives?▼

Economy mode shifts Layer 3 auto-selection to cost-optimized models while respecting Layer 0 defaults and Layer 1/2 session directives. Higher-priority preferences remain intact, ensuring user intent overrides cost optimization when conflicts arise.

How do I persist cost-optimized model selection across sessions?▼

Economy mode persists by writing economyMode: true to the .squad/config.json file. This ensures cost-optimized model selection remains active across future sessions without requiring manual activation each time.

Does economy mode work with existing agent overrides and charter preferences?▼

Yes, economy mode respects Layer 0 defaultModel and agent overrides, Layer 1 session directives, and Layer 2 charter preferences. It only shifts Layer 3 auto-selection, leaving higher-priority configuration layers untouched.

How can I tell when cost-optimized models are being used during agent spawns?▼

Economy mode displays a 💰 indicator in spawn acknowledgments during agent spawns. This visual cue confirms that cost-conscious model selection is active for that specific agent invocation.

Can I activate cost-optimized model selection for a single session only?▼

Yes, economy mode supports session-based activation without persisting to config.json. This applies cost-optimized Layer 3 model selection temporarily for the current session only, leaving future sessions unaffected.

What are the limitations of shifting to cost-optimized AI models?▼

Economy mode only affects Layer 3 auto-selection and cannot override Layer 0, 1, or 2 preferences. If higher layers specify particular models, cost optimization will not apply to those directives.

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