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economy-mode

Reduce Layer 3 model selection to lower-cost alternatives when active.

3|5|Updated Mar 19, 2026
Search Tags:#session-management#cost-optimization#model-selection#economy#ai-systems#layer-3
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ronniegeraghty/hyoka --skill economy-mode-ronniegeraghty
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: economy-mode
Source: https://github.com/ronniegeraghty/hyoka/tree/main/.squad/templates/skills/economy-mode
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ronniegeraghty/hyoka --skill economy-mode-ronniegeraghty

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Economy mode addresses the need to reduce operational costs by selecting lower-cost models during agent execution, while preserving user intent and higher-layer configurations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reduces cost by switching Layer 3 auto-selection to cheaper models during sessions or when configured persistently.
  • Respects Layer 0 (defaultModel/agentModelOverrides) and Layer 1 directives as well as charter preferences.
  • Use Case: Run many agent evaluations with budget constraints without modifying prompts or their intent.

Quick Start

Enable economy mode for a session by saying "use economy mode" or by using the CLI flag.

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 model selection costs during agent execution sessions?▼

Cost-aware model selection reduces operational costs by switching Layer 3 auto-selection to lower-cost alternatives during sessions. It preserves user intent and respects higher-layer configurations while applying economy mode either session-wide or persistently.

What is the best way to run budget-constrained agent evaluations without modifying prompts?▼

Economy mode enables budget-constrained agent evaluations by applying lower-cost model selection across sessions without altering prompt intent. It writes economyMode configurations to .squad/config.json and includes a visual indicator in spawn acknowledgments.

How do I enable economy mode for cost optimization in my AI systems?▼

Enable economy mode by saying "use economy mode" during a session or by applying a CLI flag. This activates cost-aware model selection, reducing Layer 3 choices to cheaper alternatives while respecting Layer 0–2 preferences and explicit directives.

Does economy mode override default model and agent model preferences?▼

Economy mode does not override default configurations; it respects Layer 0 defaultModel, agentModelOverrides, and Layer 1 directives, as well as charter preferences. It strictly reduces Layer 3 model selection to lower-cost alternatives while preserving established user intent.

Can I apply persistent cost optimization configurations across multiple sessions?▼

Persistent cost optimization is supported by writing the economyMode setting to .squad/config.json. This ensures lower-cost Layer 3 model selection is maintained across sessions without requiring manual activation each time.

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