economy-mode

Name: economy-mode
Availability: InStock
Author: Sytone

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

2|3|Updated Apr 1, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #session-management #cost-optimization #model-selection #economy #squad-config #layer3

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npx skills add https://github.com/sytone/botnexus --skill economy-mode-sytone

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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.