ecomode

# Ecomode Skill Token-efficient model routing. This is a **MODIFIER**, not a standalone execution mode. ## What Ecomode Does Overrides default model selection to prefer cheaper tiers: | Default Tier | Ecomode Override | |--------------|------------------| | THOROUGH | STANDARD, THOROUGH only if essential | | STANDARD | LOW first, STANDARD if needed | | LOW | LOW - no change | ## What Ecomode Does NOT Do - **Persistence**: Use `ralph` for "don't stop until done" - **Parallel Execution**: Use `ultrawork` for parallel agents - **Delegation Enforcement**: Always active via core orchestration ## Combining Ecomode with Other Modes Ecomode is a modifier that combines with execution modes: | Combination | Effect | |-------------|--------| | `eco ralph` | Ralph loop with cheaper agents | | `eco ultrawork` | Parallel execution with cheaper agents | | `eco autopilot` | Full autonomous with cost optimization | ## Ecomode Routing Rules **ALWAYS prefer lower tiers. Only escalate when task genuinely requires it.** | Decision | Rule | |----------|------| | DEFAULT | Start with LOW tier for most tasks | | UPGRADE | Escalate to STANDARD when LOW tier fails or task requires multi-file reasoning | | AVOID | THOROUGH tier - only for planning/critique if essential | ## Agent Selection in Ecomode **FIRST ACTION:** Before delegating any work, read the agent reference file: ``` Read file: docs/shared/agent-tiers.md ``` This provides the complete agent tier matrix, MCP tool assignments, ...