economy-mode

Write economyMode: true to .squad/config.json for persistent Layer 3 model selection.

Updated Apr 14, 2026

Search Tags:#session-management #cost-optimization #ai-agent #model-selection #layer-3 #economy-mode

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npx skills add https://github.com/robpitcher/eShopOnWeb --skill economy-mode-robpitcher

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Skill: economy-mode
Source: https://github.com/robpitcher/eShopOnWeb/tree/main/.copilot/skills/economy-mode
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robpitcher/eShopOnWeb --skill economy-mode-robpitcher

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Economy mode reduces operating costs by selecting cheaper Layer 3 models when active, without altering user-determined Layer 0 settings or explicit directives.

Core Features & Use Cases

Cost-aware Layer 3 auto-selection activates cheaper models when economy mode is on.
Persistent or session-based activation via .squad/config.json or session phrases to apply cost optimization across spawns.
Non-intrusive coexistence with Layer 0 defaults and charter preferences; user intent remains authoritative.

Quick Start

Enable economy mode for cost-optimized Layer 3 selections and persist it with a config change to apply across sessions.

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 AI agent costs by switching to cheaper models?▼

You can reduce AI agent costs by activating economy mode, which shifts Layer 3 model selection to lower-cost alternatives while preserving your Layer 0 defaults and explicit directives.

How do I persist cost optimization settings across multiple AI agent spawns?▼

To persist cost optimization across spawns, enable economy mode to write `economyMode: true` into `.squad/config.json`, ensuring cheaper Layer 3 models are selected for all future sessions.

Can I activate economy mode for a single session without changing persistent config?▼

Yes, economy mode supports session-based activations using specific session phrases, allowing you to apply cost optimization temporarily without writing persistent changes to `.squad/config.json`.

Does economy mode override user-defined Layer 0 settings or explicit model directives?▼

No, economy mode coexists non-intrusively with Layer 0 defaults and charter preferences; user intent remains authoritative and explicit directives are preserved while only Layer 3 auto-selection is affected.

How does the economy model table work for Layer 3 model selection?▼

The economy model table provides a fixed mapping of lower-cost alternatives that economy mode references when active, automatically applying these cheaper Layer 3 selections to agent spawns.