{"skill":{"slug":"token-optimizer","displayName":"Tokenoptimizer","summary":"Reduce OpenClaw AI costs by 97%. Haiku model routing, free Ollama heartbeats, prompt caching, and budget controls. Go from $1,500/month to $50/month in 5 min...","description":"---\nname: token-optimizer\ndescription: Reduce OpenClaw AI costs by 97%. Haiku model routing, free Ollama heartbeats, prompt caching, and budget controls. Go from $1,500/month to $50/month in 5 minutes.\nhomepage: https://github.com/smartpeopleconnected/openclaw-token-optimizer\ntriggers:\n  - too expensive\n  - costs too much\n  - burning tokens\n  - high token usage\n  - reduce costs\n  - save money\n  - optimize tokens\n  - budget exceeded\n  - token optimization\n  - cut api costs\n  - lower ai spend\n  - cheaper model\n  - cost savings\n  - api bill\n  - spending too much\n  - waste tokens\n  - token budget\n  - reduce token usage\n---\n\n# Token Optimizer for OpenClaw\n\nSlash your AI costs from $1,500+/month to under $50/month.\n\n## The Problem\n\nOpenClaw defaults prioritize capability over cost. You're burning expensive Sonnet/Opus tokens on tasks Haiku handles perfectly, paying for API heartbeats that could run free locally, and loading 50KB of context when 8KB suffices.\n\n## The Solution\n\nFour core optimizations plus powerful tooling:\n\n### Model Routing (92% savings)\nHaiku by default, Sonnet/Opus only when needed\n\n### Multi-Provider Heartbeats (100% savings)\nRoute heartbeats to Ollama, LM Studio, Groq, or disable entirely. Not locked to one provider.\n\n### Session Management (80% savings)\nLoad 8KB instead of 50KB context\n\n### Caching (90% savings)\nReuse prompts at 10% cost\n\n### New in v1.0.8\n- **Rollback** - List and restore config backups instantly\n- **Health Check** - Quick system status in one command\n- **Diff Preview** - See exactly what changes before applying\n- **--no-color** - CI/pipeline friendly output\n\n## Cost Comparison\n\n| Period | Before | After |\n|--------|--------|-------|\n| Daily | $2-3 | $0.10 |\n| Monthly | $70-90 | $3-5 |\n| Yearly | $800+ | $40-60 |\n\n## What's Included\n\n- One-command optimizer with diff preview\n- Multi-provider heartbeat (Ollama, LM Studio, Groq)\n- Config rollback and health check commands\n- Ready-to-use config templates\n- SOUL.md & USER.md templates\n- Optimization rules for agent prompts\n- Verification and savings reports\n\n## What This Tool Modifies\n\nAll changes are written under `~/.openclaw/`. A backup is created before any modification.\n\n| Path | Purpose |\n|------|---------|\n| `~/.openclaw/openclaw.json` | Main OpenClaw config (model routing, heartbeat, budgets) |\n| `~/.openclaw/backups/` | Timestamped config backups (created automatically) |\n| `~/.openclaw/workspace/` | Template files (SOUL.md, USER.md, IDENTITY.md) |\n| `~/.openclaw/prompts/` | Agent prompt optimization rules |\n| `~/.openclaw/token-optimizer-stats.json` | Usage stats for savings reports |\n\n**Safe by default** - All commands run in dry-run (preview) mode. Pass `--apply` to write changes.\n\n## Quick Start\n\n```bash\n# Install\nclawhub install token-optimizer\n\n# Analyze current setup\npython cli.py analyze\n\n# Preview changes (dry-run by default)\npython cli.py optimize\n\n# Apply all optimizations\npython cli.py optimize --apply\n\n# Verify setup\npython cli.py verify\n\n# Quick health check\npython cli.py health\n\n# Configure heartbeat provider (preview)\npython cli.py setup-heartbeat --provider ollama\n\n# Configure heartbeat provider (apply)\npython cli.py setup-heartbeat --provider ollama --apply\n\n# List and restore backups\npython cli.py rollback --list\npython cli.py rollback --to <backup-file>\n```\n\n## Configuration Generated\n\n```json\n{\n  \"agents\": {\n    \"defaults\": {\n      \"model\": { \"primary\": \"anthropic/claude-haiku-4-5\" },\n      \"cache\": { \"enabled\": true, \"ttl\": \"5m\" }\n    }\n  },\n  \"heartbeat\": {\n    \"provider\": \"ollama\",\n    \"model\": \"ollama/llama3.2:3b\"\n  },\n  \"budgets\": {\n    \"daily\": 5.00,\n    \"monthly\": 200.00\n  }\n}\n```\n\n## Links\n\n- **GitHub**: https://github.com/smartpeopleconnected/openclaw-token-optimizer\n- **Issues**: https://github.com/smartpeopleconnected/openclaw-token-optimizer/issues\n\n## Author\n\n**Smart People Connected**\n- GitHub: [@smartpeopleconnected](https://github.com/smartpeopleconnected)\n- Email: smartpeopleconnected@gmail.com\n\n## License\n\nMIT License - Free to use, modify, and distribute.\n\n---\n\n*5 minutes to setup. 97% cost reduction. 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