economy-mode

Select cost-optimized Layer 3 models when economy mode is active.

9|1|Updated Jul 21, 2025

Search Tags:#cost-optimization #ai-agents #model-selection #config-management #session-state #economy-mode

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npx skills add https://github.com/usepowershell/PoshMcp --skill economy-mode-usepowershell

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: economy-mode
Source: https://github.com/usepowershell/PoshMcp/tree/main/.copilot/skills/economy-mode
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/usepowershell/PoshMcp --skill economy-mode-usepowershell

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a consistent, session-level or persistent way to reduce Layer 3 model selection costs by preferring lower-cost models for common tasks while preserving explicit user model choices in higher-priority layers.

Core Features & Use Cases

Session and Persistent Activation: Toggle economy mode for a single session or persist it to .squad/config.json.
Layer-Respecting Model Routing: Applies a cost-optimized Layer 3 selection table but never overrides Layer 0, Layer 1, or Layer 2 directives.
Clear Acknowledgments: Adds a 💰 indicator to agent spawn messages so users know economy mode is active.
Use Case: Reduce API/model expenses for long-running automation sessions or multi-agent workflows without changing user-specified defaults.

Quick Start

Tell the agent to "use economy mode" for a session or persist it by setting economyMode: true in .squad/config.json.

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 model costs for long-running agent automation sessions?▼

Reduce AI model costs by activating economy mode to shift Layer 3 model selection to lower-cost alternatives for tasks like code writing and documentation, while preserving higher-priority model directives.

How do I configure persistent model cost optimization across multiple agent sessions?▼

Configure persistent model cost optimization by setting economyMode: true in the .squad/config.json file, which maintains lower-cost Layer 3 model routing across all future multi-agent workflows.

Does economy mode override explicit model selections for specific agent tasks?▼

Economy mode does not override explicit model selections, because it respects higher-priority Layer 0 through Layer 2 directives and only applies cost-optimized alternatives to Layer 3 auto-selection.

Can I apply cost-optimized model selection for a single session without changing persistent config?▼

Apply cost-optimized model selection for a single session by telling the agent to use economy mode, which activates lower-cost Layer 3 routing temporarily without writing to .squad/config.json.

What is the best way to lower API expenses for multi-agent workflows without changing user defaults?▼

Lower API expenses for multi-agent workflows by using economy mode, which applies a cost-optimized Layer 3 selection table for mechanical file operations while keeping user-specified defaults intact.

Why does my agent spawn message include a money indicator?▼

A money indicator appears in agent spawn messages to acknowledge that economy mode is active, confirming that cost-optimized Layer 3 model routing is currently applied to your session.