economy-mode

Apply cost-optimized Layer 3 model selection when economy mode is active.

2|3|Updated Apr 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sytone/botnexus --skill economy-mode-sytone
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: economy-mode
Source: https://github.com/sytone/botnexus/tree/main/.copilot/skills/economy-mode
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sytone/botnexus --skill economy-mode-sytone

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Economy-mode reduces operating costs by automatically steering Layer 3 model selection toward cheaper options when economy mode is active, without altering user intent encoded in Layers 0–2.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Applies a cost-optimized Layer 3 table during economy mode to reduce spend across sessions.
  • Persists economyMode: true to .squad/config.json for long-term activation; respects existing Layer 0 defaults and explicit session directives.
  • Updates spawn acknowledgments with 💰 when economy mode is engaged and ensures consistent behavior across session starts, spawning, and CLI activation.
  • Works across session phrases, persistent config changes, and the CLI flag to enable economy mode.

Quick Start

Enable economy mode for this session via a phrase or CLI flag, and persist it by updating .squad/config.json.

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 across active sessions?

Cost-aware model selection reduces spend by applying a Layer 3 economy table that steers choices toward cheaper options during sessions, without altering user intent encoded in Layers 0–2.

How do I persist economy mode for long-term cost optimization?

Persist economy mode by writing economyMode: true to the .squad/config.json file, which maintains budget-conscious model selection across future sessions and CLI activations.

Can I override economy mode model selection for a specific agent spawn?

Yes, economy mode respects existing Layer 0 defaults and explicit session directives, allowing you to override cost-optimized Layer 3 selections when specific agents require higher-tier models.

What's the best way to activate economy mode via CLI or session phrases?

Activate economy mode through a session phrase or CLI flag to instantly engage cost-aware model selection, with spawn acknowledgments updating to display a 💰 indicator when active.

Does economy mode affect existing persistent configuration settings?

Economy mode applies cost-aware decisions across session starts and persistent config changes but strictly respects Layer 0/1/2 overrides, ensuring existing user intent remains unaltered.