Skill: asif2bd/openclaw-token-optimizer (version 3.0.0)

--- name: token-optimizer description: Reduce OpenClaw token usage and API costs through smart model routing, heartbeat optimization, budget tracking, and native 2026.2.15 features (session pruning, bootstrap size limits, cache TTL alignment). Use when token costs are high, API rate limits are being hit, or hosting multiple agents at scale. The 4 executable scripts (context_optimizer, model_router, heartbeat_optimizer, token_tracker) are local-only — no network requests, no subprocess calls, no system modifications. Reference files (PROVIDERS.md, config-patches.json) document optional multi-provider strategies that require external API keys and network access if you choose to use them. See SECURITY.md for full breakdown. version: 3.0.0 homepage: https://github.com/Asif2BD/OpenClaw-Token-Optimizer source: https://github.com/Asif2BD/OpenClaw-Token-Optimizer author: Asif2BD security: verified: true auditor: Oracle (Matrix Zion) audit_date: 2026-02-18 scripts_no_network: true scripts_no_code_execution: true scripts_no_subprocess: true scripts_data_local_only: true reference_files_describe_external_services: true optimize_sh_is_convenience_wrapper: true optimize_sh_only_calls_bundled_python_scripts: true --- # Token Optimizer Comprehensive toolkit for reducing token usage and API costs in OpenClaw deployments. Combines smart model routing, optimized heartbeat intervals, usage tracking, and multi-provider strategies. ## Quick Start **Immediate actions** (no config changes needed): 1. **Generate optimized AGENTS.md (BIGGEST WIN!):** ```bash python3 scripts/context_optimizer.py generate-agents # Creates AGENTS.md.optimized — review and replace your current AGENTS.md ``` 2. **Check what context you ACTUALLY need:** ```bash python3 scripts/context_optimizer.py recommend "hi, how are you?" # Shows: Only 2 files needed (not 50+!) ``` 3. **Install optimized heartbeat:** ```bash cp assets/HEARTBEAT.template.md ~/.openclaw/workspace/HEARTBEAT.md ``` 4. **Enforce cheaper models for casual chat:** ```bash python3 scripts/model_router.py "thanks!" # Single-provider Anthropic setup: Use Sonnet, not Opus # Multi-provider setup (OpenRouter/Together): Use Haiku for max savings ``` 5. **Check current token budget:** ```bash python3 scripts/token_tracker.py check ``` **Expected savings:** 50-80% reduction in token costs for typical workloads (context optimization is the biggest factor!). ## Core Capabilities ### 0. Lazy Skill Loading (NEW in v3.0 — BIGGEST WIN!) **The single highest-impact optimization available.** Most agents burn 3,000–15,000 tokens per session loading skill files they never use. Stop that first. **The pattern:** 1. Create a lightweight `SKILLS.md` catalog in your workspace (~300 tokens — list of skills + when to load them) 2. Only load individual SKILL.md files when a task actually needs them 3. Apply the same logic to memory files — load MEMORY.md at startup, daily logs only on demand **Token savings:** | Library size | Before (eager) | After (lazy) | Savings | |---|---|---|---| | 5 skills | ~3,000 tokens | ~600 tokens | **80%** | | 10 skills | ~6,500 tokens | ~750 tokens | **88%** | | 20 skills | ~13,000 tokens | ~900 tokens | **93%** | **Quick implementation in AGENTS.md:** ```markdown ## Skills At session start: Read SKILLS.md (the index only — ~300 tokens). Load individual skill files ONLY when a task requires them. Never load all skills upfront. ``` **Full implementation (with catalog template + optimizer script):** ```bash clawhub install openclaw-skill-lazy-loader ``` The companion skill `openclaw-skill-lazy-loader` includes a `SKILLS.md.template`, an `AGENTS.md.template` lazy-loading section, and a `context_optimizer.py` CLI that recommends exactly which skills to load for any given task. **Lazy loading handles context loading costs. The remaining capabilities below handle runtime costs.** Together they cover the full token lifecycle. --- ### 1. Context Optimization (NEW!) **Biggest token saver** — Only load files you actually need, not everything upfront. **Problem:** Default OpenClaw loads ALL context files every session: - SOUL.md, AGENTS.md, USER.md, TOOLS.md, MEMORY.md - docs/**/*.md (hundreds of files) - memory/2026-*.md (daily logs) - Total: Often 50K+ tokens before user even speaks! **Solution:** Lazy loading based on prompt complexity. **Usage:** ```bash python3 scripts/context_optimizer.py recommend "<user prompt>" ``` **Examples:** ```bash # Simple greeting → minimal context (2 files only!) context_optimizer.py recommend "hi" → Load: SOUL.md, IDENTITY.md → Skip: Everything else → Savings: ~80% of context # Standard work → selective loading context_optimizer.py recommend "write a function" → Load: SOUL.md, IDENTITY.md, memory/TODAY.md → Skip: docs, old memory, knowledge base → Savings: ~50% of context # Complex task → full context context_optimizer.py recommend "analyze our entire architecture" → Load: SOUL.md, IDENTITY.md, MEMORY.md, memory/TODAY+YESTERDAY.md → Conditionally load: Relevant docs only → Savings: ~30% of context ``` **Output format:** ```json { "complexity": "simple", "context_level": "minimal", "recommended_files": ["SOUL.md", "IDENTITY.md"], "file_count": 2, "savings_percent": 80, "skip_patterns": ["docs/**/*.md", "memory/20*.md"] } ``` **Integration pattern:** Before loading context for a new session: ```python from context_optimizer import recommend_context_bundle user_prompt = "thanks for your help" recommendation = recommend_context_bundle(user_prompt) if recommendation["context_level"] == "minimal": # Load only SOUL.md + IDENTITY.md # Skip everything else # Save ~80% tokens! ``` **Generate optimized AGENTS.md:** ```bash context_optimizer.py generate-agents # Creates AGENTS.md.optimized with lazy loading instructions # Review and replace your current AGENTS.md ``` **Expected savings:** 50-80% reduction in context tokens. ### 2. Smart Model Routing (ENHANCED!) Automatically classify tasks and route to appropriate model tiers. **NEW: Communication pattern enforcement** — Never waste Opus tokens on "hi" or "thanks"! **Usage:** ```bash python3 scripts/model_router.py "<user prompt>" [current_model] [force_tier] ``` **Examples:** ```bash # Communication (NEW!) → ALWAYS Haiku python3 scripts/model_router.py "thanks!" python3 scripts/model_router.py "hi" python3 scripts/model_router.py "ok got it" → Enforced: Haiku (NEVER Sonnet/Opus for casual chat) # Simple task → suggests Haiku python3 scripts/model_router.py "read the log file" # Medium task → suggests Sonnet python3 scripts/model_router.py "write a function to parse JSON" # Complex task → suggests Opus python3 scripts/model_router.py "design a microservices architecture" ``` **Patterns enforced to Haiku (NEVER Sonnet/Opus):** *Communication:* - Greetings: hi, hey, hello, yo - Thanks: thanks, thank you, thx - Acknowledgments: ok, sure, got it, understood - Short responses: yes, no, yep, nope - Single words or very short phrases *Background tasks:* - Heartbeat checks: "check email", "monitor servers" - Cronjobs: "scheduled task", "periodic check", "reminder" - Document parsing: "parse CSV", "extract data from log", "read JSON" - Log scanning: "scan error logs", "process logs" **Integration pattern:** ```python from model_router import route_task user_prompt = "show me the config" routing = route_task(user_prompt) if routing["should_switch"]: # Use routing["recommended_model"] # Save routing["cost_savings_percent"] ``` **Customization:** Edit `ROUTING_RULES` or `COMMUNICATION_PATTERNS` in `scripts/model_router.py` to adjust patterns and keywords. ### 3. Heartbeat Optimization Reduce API calls from heartbeat polling with smart interval tracking: **Setup:** ```bash # Copy template to workspace cp assets/HEARTBEAT.template.md ~/.openclaw/workspace/HEARTBEAT.md # Plan which checks should run python3 scripts/heartbeat_optimizer.py plan ``` **Commands:** ```bash # Check if specific type should run now heartbeat_optimizer.py check email heartbeat_optimizer.py check calendar # Record that a check was performed heartbeat_optimizer.py record email # Update check interval (seconds) heartbeat_optimizer.py interval email 7200 # 2 hours # Reset state heartbeat_optimizer.py reset ``` **How it works:** - Tracks last check time for each type (email, calendar, weather, etc.) - Enforces minimum intervals before re-checking - Respects quiet hours (23:00-08:00) — skips all checks - Returns `HEARTBEAT_OK` when nothing needs attention (saves tokens) **Default intervals:** - Email: 60 minutes - Calendar: 2 hours - Weather: 4 hours - Social: 2 hours - Monitoring: 30 minutes **Integration in HEARTBEAT.md:** ```markdown ## Email Check Run only if: `heartbeat_optimizer.py check email` → `should_check: true` After checking: `heartbeat_optimizer.py record email` ``` **Expected savings:** 50% reduction in heartbeat API calls. **Model enforcement:** Heartbeat should ALWAYS use Haiku — see updated `HEARTBEAT.template.md` for model override instructions. ### 4. Cronjob Optimization (NEW!) **Problem:** Cronjobs often default to expensive models (Sonnet/Opus) even for routine tasks. **Solution:** Always specify Haiku for 90% of scheduled tasks. **See:** `assets/cronjob-model-guide.md` for comprehensive guide with examples. **Quick reference:** | Task Type | Model | Example | |-----------|-------|---------| | Monitoring/alerts | Haiku | Check server health, disk space | | Data parsing | Haiku | Extract CSV/JSON/logs | | Reminders | Haiku | Daily standup, backup reminders | | Simple reports | Haiku | Status summaries | | Content generation | Sonnet | Blog summaries (quality matters) | | Deep analysis | Sonnet | Weekly insights | | Complex reasoning | Never use Opus for cronjobs | **Example (good):** ```bash # Parse daily logs with Haiku cron add --schedule "0 2 * * *" \ --payload '{ "kind":"agentTurn", "message":"Parse yesterday error logs and summarize", "model":"anthropic/claude-haiku-4" }' \ --sessionTarget isolated ``` **Example (bad):** ```bash # ❌ Using Opus for simple check (60x more expensive!) cron add --schedule "*/15 * * * *" \ --payload '{ "kind":"agentTurn", "message":"Check email", "model":"anthropic/claude-opus-4" }' \ --sessionTarget isolated ``` **Savings:** Using Haiku instead of Opus for 10 daily cronjobs = **$17.70/month saved per agent**. **Integration with model_router:** ```bash # Test if your cronjob should use Haiku model_router.py "parse daily error logs" # → Output: Haiku (background task pattern detected) ``` ### 5. Token Budget Tracking Monitor usage and alert when approaching limits: **Setup:** ```bash # Check current daily usage python3 scripts/token_tracker.py check # Get model suggestions python3 scripts/token_tracker.py suggest general # Reset daily tracking python3 scripts/token_tracker.py reset ``` **Output format:** ```json { "date": "2026-02-06", "cost": 2.50, "tokens": 50000, "limit": 5.00, "percent_used": 50, "status": "ok", "alert": null } ``` **Status levels:** - `ok`: Below 80% of daily limit - `warning`: 80-99% of daily limit - `exceeded`: Over daily limit **Integration pattern:** Before starting expensive operations, check budget: ```python import json import subprocess result = subprocess.run( ["python3", "scripts/token_tracker.py", "check"], capture_output=True, text=True ) budget = json.loads(result.stdout) if budget["status"] == "exceeded": # Switch to cheaper model or defer non-urgent work use_model = "anthropic/claude-haiku-4" elif budget["status"] == "warning": # Use balanced model use_model = "anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-5" ``` **Customization:** Edit `daily_limit_usd` and `warn_threshold` parameters in function calls. ### 6. Multi-Provider Strategy See `references/PROVIDERS.md` for comprehensive guide on: - Alternative providers (OpenRouter, Together.ai, Google AI Studio) - Cost comparison tables - Routing strategies by task complexity - Fallback chains for rate-limited scenarios - API key management **Quick reference:** | Provider | Model | Cost/MTok | Use Case | |----------|-------|-----------|----------| | Anthropic | Haiku 4 | $0.25 | Simple tasks | | Anthropic | Sonnet 4.5 | $3.00 | Balanced default | | Anthropic | Opus 4 | $15.00 | Complex reasoning | | OpenRouter | Gemini 2.5 Flash | $0.075 | Bulk operations | | Google AI | Gemini 2.0 Flash Exp | FREE | Dev/testing | | Together | Llama 3.3 70B | $0.18 | Open alternative | ## Configuration Patches See `assets/config-patches.json` for advanced optimizations: **Implemented by this skill:** - ✅ Heartbeat optimization (fully functional) - ✅ Token budget tracking (fully functional) - ✅ Model routing logic (fully functional) **Native OpenClaw 2026.2.15 — apply directly:** - ✅ Session pruning (`contextPruning: cache-ttl`) — auto-trims old tool results after Anthropic cache TTL expires - ✅ Bootstrap size limits (`bootstrapMaxChars` / `bootstrapTotalMaxChars`) — caps workspace file injection size - ✅ Cache retention long (`cacheRetention: "long"` for Opus) — amortizes cache write costs **Requires OpenClaw core support:** - ⏳ Prompt caching (Anthropic API feature — verify current status) - ⏳ Lazy context loading (use `context_optimizer.py` script today) - ⏳ Multi-provider fallback (partially supported) **Apply config patches:** ```bash # Example: Enable multi-provider fallback gateway config.patch --patch '{"providers": [...]}' ``` ## Native OpenClaw Diagnostics (2026.2.15+) OpenClaw 2026.2.15 added built-in commands that complement this skill's Python scripts. Use these first for quick diagnostics before reaching for the scripts. ### Context breakdown ``` /context list → token count per injected file (shows exactly what's eating your prompt) /context detail → full breakdown including tools, skills, and system prompt sections ``` **Use before applying `bootstrap_size_limits`** — see which files are oversized, then set `bootstrapMaxChars` accordingly. ### Per-response usage tracking ``` /usage tokens → append token count to every reply /usage full → append tokens + cost estimate to every reply /usage cost → show cumulative cost summary from session logs /usage off → disable usage footer ``` **Combine with `token_tracker.py`** — `/usage cost` gives session totals; `token_tracker.py` tracks daily budget. ### Session status ``` /status → model, context %, last response tokens, estimated cost ``` --- ## Cache TTL Heartbeat Alignment (NEW in v1.4.0) **The problem:** Anthropic charges ~3.75x more for cache *writes* than cache *reads*. If your agent goes idle and the 1h cache TTL expires, the next request re-writes the entire prompt cache — expensive. **The fix:** Set heartbeat interval to **55min** (just under the 1h TTL). The heartbeat keeps the cache warm, so every subsequent request pays cache-read rates instead. ```bash # Get optimal interval for your cache TTL python3 scripts/heartbeat_optimizer.py cache-ttl # → recommended_interval: 55min (3300s) # → explanation: keeps 1h Anthropic cache warm # Custom TTL (e.g., if you've configured 2h cache) python3 scripts/heartbeat_optimizer.py cache-ttl 7200 # → recommended_interval: 115min ``` **Apply to your OpenClaw config:** ```json { "agents": { "defaults": { "heartbeat": { "every": "55m" } } } } ``` **Who benefits:** Anthropic API key users only. OAuth profiles already default to 1h heartbeat (OpenClaw smart default). API key profiles default to 30min — bumping to 55min is both cheaper (fewer calls) and cache-warm. --- ## Deployment Patterns ### For Personal Use 1. Install optimized `HEARTBEAT.md` 2. Run budget checks before expensive operations 3. Manually route complex tasks to Opus only when needed **Expected savings:** 20-30% ### For Managed Hosting (xCloud, etc.) 1. Default all agents to Haiku 2. Route user interactions to Sonnet 3. Reserve Opus for explicitly complex requests 4. Use Gemini Flash for background operations 5. Implement daily budget caps per customer **Expected savings:** 40-60% ### For High-Volume Deployments 1. Use multi-provider fallback (OpenRouter + Together.ai) 2. Implement aggressive routing (80% Gemini, 15% Haiku, 5% Sonnet) 3. Deploy local Ollama for offline/cheap operations 4. Batch heartbeat checks (every 2-4 hours, not 30 min) **Expected savings:** 70-90% ## Integration Examples ### Workflow: Smart Task Handling ```bash # 1. User sends message user_msg="debug this error in the logs" # 2. Route to appropriate model routing=$(python3 scripts/model_router.py "$user_msg") model=$(echo $routing | jq -r .recommended_model) # 3. Check budget before proceeding budget=$(python3 scripts/token_tracker.py check) status=$(echo $budget | jq -r .status) if [ "$status" = "exceeded" ]; then # Use cheapest model regardless of routing model="anthropic/claude-haiku-4" fi # 4. Process with selected model # (OpenClaw handles this via config or override) ``` ### Workflow: Optimized Heartbeat ```markdown ## HEARTBEAT.md # Plan what to check result=$(python3 scripts/heartbeat_optimizer.py plan) should_run=$(echo $result | jq -r .should_run) if [ "$should_run" = "false" ]; then echo "HEARTBEAT_OK" exit 0 fi # Run only planned checks planned=$(echo $result | jq -r '.planned[].type') for check in $planned; do case $check in email) check_email ;; calendar) check_calendar ;; esac python3 scripts/heartbeat_optimizer.py record $check done ``` ## Troubleshooting **Issue:** Scripts fail with "module not found" - **Fix:** Ensure Python 3.7+ is installed. Scripts use only stdlib. **Issue:** State files not persisting - **Fix:** Check that `~/.openclaw/workspace/memory/` directory exists and is writable. **Issue:** Budget tracking shows $0.00 - **Fix:** `token_tracker.py` needs integration with OpenClaw's `session_status` tool. Currently tracks manually recorded usage. **Issue:** Routing suggests wrong model tier - **Fix:** Customize `ROUTING_RULES` in `model_router.py` for your specific patterns. ## Maintenance **Daily:** - Check budget status: `token_tracker.py check` **Weekly:** - Review routing accuracy (are suggestions correct?) - Adjust heartbeat intervals based on activity **Monthly:** - Compare costs before/after optimization - Review and update `PROVIDERS.md` with new options ## Cost Estimation **Example: 100K tokens/day workload** Without skill: - 50K context tokens + 50K conversation tokens = 100K total - All Sonnet: 100K × $3/MTok = **$0.30/day = $9/month** | Strategy | Context | Model | Daily Cost | Monthly | Savings | |----------|---------|-------|-----------|---------|---------| | Baseline (no optimization) | 50K | Sonnet | $0.30 | $9.00 | 0% | | Context opt only | 10K (-80%) | Sonnet | $0.18 | $5.40 | 40% | | Model routing only | 50K | Mixed | $0.18 | $5.40 | 40% | | **Both (this skill)** | **10K** | **Mixed** | **$0.09** | **$2.70** | **70%** | | Aggressive + Gemini | 10K | Gemini | $0.03 | $0.90 | **90%** | **Key insight:** Context optimization (50K → 10K tokens) saves MORE than model routing! **xCloud hosting scenario** (100 customers, 50K tokens/customer/day): - Baseline (all Sonnet, full context): $450/month - With token-optimizer: $135/month - **Savings: $315/month per 100 customers (70%)** ## Resources ### Scripts (4 total) - **`context_optimizer.py`** — Context loading optimization and lazy loading (NEW!) - **`model_router.py`** — Task classification, model suggestions, and communication enforcement (ENHANCED!) - **`heartbeat_optimizer.py`** — Interval management and check scheduling - **`token_tracker.py`** — Budget monitoring and alerts ### References - `PROVIDERS.md` — Alternative AI providers, pricing, and routing strategies ### Assets (3 total) - **`HEARTBEAT.template.md`** — Drop-in optimized heartbeat template with Haiku enforcement (ENHANCED!) - **`cronjob-model-guide.md`** — Complete guide for choosing models in cronjobs (NEW!) - **`config-patches.json`** — Advanced configuration examples ## Future Enhancements Ideas for extending this skill: 1. **Auto-routing integration** — Hook into OpenClaw message pipeline 2. **Real-time usage tracking** — Parse session_status automatically 3. **Cost forecasting** — Predict monthly spend based on recent usage 4. **Provider health monitoring** — Track API latency and failures 5. **A/B testing** — Compare quality across different routing strategies

path: README.md
content: # OpenClaw Token Optimizer

**Reduce OpenClaw token usage and API costs by 50-80%**

An OpenClaw skill for smart model routing, lazy context loading, optimized heartbeats, budget tracking, and native OpenClaw 2026.2.15 features (session pruning, bootstrap size limits, cache TTL alignment).

[![ClawHub](https://img.shields.io/badge/ClawHub-openclaw--token--optimizer-blue)](https://clawhub.ai/Asif2BD/openclaw-token-optimizer)
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---

## 🚀 Installation

### Option 1: ClawHub (recommended)
```bash
clawhub install Asif2BD/openclaw-token-optimizer
```

Or browse to: [clawhub.ai/Asif2BD/openclaw-token-optimizer](https://clawhub.ai/Asif2BD/openclaw-token-optimizer)

### Option 2: Manual (GitHub)
```bash
git clone https://github.com/Asif2BD/OpenClaw-Token-Optimizer.git \
  ~/.openclaw/skills/openclaw-token-optimizer
```
Then add to `openclaw.json`:
```json
{
  "skills": {
    "load": {
      "extraDirs": ["~/.openclaw/skills/openclaw-token-optimizer"]
    }
  }
}
```

### One-line install prompt for your agent
> "Install the OpenClaw Token Optimizer skill from https://clawhub.ai/Asif2BD/openclaw-token-optimizer — or if ClawHub isn't available, clone https://github.com/Asif2BD/OpenClaw-Token-Optimizer and add the path to skills.load.extraDirs in openclaw.json"

---

## ✨ What's New in v1.4.x (OpenClaw 2026.2.15)

Three **native config patches** that work today with zero external dependencies:

### Session Pruning
Auto-trim old tool results when the Anthropic cache TTL expires — reduces cache re-write costs.
```json
{ "agents": { "defaults": { "contextPruning": { "mode": "cache-ttl", "ttl": "5m" } } } }
```

### Bootstrap Size Limits
Cap workspace file injection into the system prompt (20-40% reduction for large workspaces).
```json
{ "agents": { "defaults": { "bootstrapMaxChars": 10000, "bootstrapTotalMaxChars": 15000 } } }
```

### Cache Retention for Opus
Amortize cache write costs on long Opus sessions.
```json
{ "agents": { "defaults": { "models": { "anthropic/claude-opus-4-5": { "params": { "cacheRetention": "long" } } } } } }
```

### Cache TTL Heartbeat Alignment
Keep the Anthropic 1h prompt cache warm — avoid the re-write penalty.
```bash
python3 scripts/heartbeat_optimizer.py cache-ttl
# → recommended_interval: 55min (3300s)
```

---

## 🛠️ Quick Start

**1. Context optimization (biggest win):**
```bash
python3 scripts/context_optimizer.py recommend "hi, how are you?"
# → Load only 2 files, skip everything else → ~80% savings
```

**2. Model routing:**
```bash
python3 scripts/model_router.py "design a microservices architecture"
# → Complex task → Opus
python3 scripts/model_router.py "thanks!"
# → Simple ack → Sonnet (cheapest available)
```

**3. Optimized heartbeat:**
```bash
cp assets/HEARTBEAT.template.md ~/.openclaw/workspace/HEARTBEAT.md
python3 scripts/heartbeat_optimizer.py plan
```

**4. Token budget check:**
```bash
python3 scripts/token_tracker.py check
```

**5. Cache TTL alignment:**
```bash
python3 scripts/heartbeat_optimizer.py cache-ttl
# Set heartbeat to 55min to keep Anthropic 1h cache warm
```

---

## 🔍 Native OpenClaw Diagnostics (2026.2.15+)

```
/context list    → per-file token breakdown (use before applying bootstrap limits)
/context detail  → full system prompt breakdown
/usage tokens    → append token count to every reply
/usage cost      → cumulative cost summary
```

---

## 📁 Skill Structure

```
openclaw-token-optimizer/
├── SKILL.md                    ← Skill definition (loaded by OpenClaw)
├── SECURITY.md                 ← Full security audit + provenance
├── CHANGELOG.md                ← Version history
├── .clawhubsafe                ← SHA256 integrity manifest (13 files)
├── .clawhubignore              ← Files excluded from publish bundle
├── scripts/
│   ├── context_optimizer.py    ← Context lazy-loading
│   ├── model_router.py         ← Task classification + model routing
│   ├── heartbeat_optimizer.py  ← Interval management + cache-ttl alignment
│   ├── token_tracker.py        ← Budget monitoring
│   └── optimize.sh             ← Convenience CLI wrapper (calls Python scripts)
├── assets/
│   ├── config-patches.json     ← Ready-to-apply config patches
│   ├── HEARTBEAT.template.md   ← Drop-in optimized heartbeat template
│   └── cronjob-model-guide.md  ← Model selection for cron tasks
└── references/
    └── PROVIDERS.md            ← Multi-provider strategy guide
```

---

## 📊 Expected Savings

| Strategy | Context | Model | Monthly (100K tok/day) | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline (no optimization) | 50K | Sonnet | $9.00 | 0% |
| Context optimization only | 10K | Sonnet | $5.40 | 40% |
| Model routing only | 50K | Mixed | $5.40 | 40% |
| **Both (this skill)** | **10K** | **Mixed** | **$2.70** | **70%** |

---

## 🔒 Security

All scripts are **local-only** — no network calls, no subprocess spawning, no system modifications. See [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md) for full per-script audit.

Verify integrity:
```bash
cd ~/.openclaw/skills/openclaw-token-optimizer
sha256sum -c .clawhubsafe
```

Quick audit (should return nothing):
```bash
grep -r "urllib\|requests\|socket\|subprocess\|curl\|wget" scripts/
```

---

## 📜 Changelog

See [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md) for full version history.

**v1.4.2** — Security scanner fixes (provenance, optimize.sh manifest, SECURITY.md)  
**v1.4.1** — `.clawhubignore` added (fixes public visibility)  
**v1.4.0** — Native OpenClaw 2026.2.15 features (session pruning, bootstrap limits, cache TTL)  
**v1.3.3** — Correct display name on ClawHub  
**v1.3.2** — Security audit, SECURITY.md, .clawhubsafe manifest  

---

## 🔗 Links

- **ClawHub:** https://clawhub.ai/Asif2BD/openclaw-token-optimizer
- **GitHub:** https://github.com/Asif2BD/OpenClaw-Token-Optimizer
- **OpenClaw Docs:** https://docs.openclaw.ai
- **License:** Apache 2.0
- **Author:** [Asif2BD](https://github.com/Asif2BD)


path: SECURITY.md
content: # Security Documentation

This document provides detailed security analysis of the OpenClaw Token Optimizer skill.

## Purpose

This skill helps reduce OpenClaw API costs by optimizing context loading and model selection.

## Two-Part Architecture — Read This First

This skill has **two distinct categories of files** with different security profiles:

### Category 1: Executable Scripts (`scripts/*.py`)
These are the actual working components of the skill.
- **Network access:** None
- **External API keys:** None required
- **Code execution:** No eval/exec/compile
- **Data storage:** Local JSON files in `~/.openclaw/workspace/memory/` only
- **Verdict:** ✅ Safe to run

### Category 2: Reference Documentation (`references/PROVIDERS.md`, `assets/config-patches.json`)
These are informational guides describing optional multi-provider strategies.
- **Network access:** Described (not performed by these files)
- **External API keys:** Referenced as examples (`${OPENROUTER_API_KEY}`, `${TOGETHER_API_KEY}`)
- **Code execution:** None — these are JSON/Markdown documentation
- **Purpose:** Help users who *choose* to configure alternative providers (OpenRouter, Together.ai, etc.)
- **Verdict:** ✅ Safe files — but describe services that require external credentials if you choose to use them

**Why this matters:** Security scanners that flag API key patterns or external service references in documentation files are technically correct — those references exist. They are not executable, not auto-applied, and require explicit manual user action to use.

## Security Flag Explanation

**Why VirusTotal or AV tools may flag this skill:**

1. **API key patterns in config-patches.json** — `${OPENROUTER_API_KEY}`, `${TOGETHER_API_KEY}` are placeholder strings for optional manual configuration. They are not credentials and not automatically used.
2. **External URLs in PROVIDERS.md** — References to openrouter.ai, together.ai, etc. are documentation links, not network calls.
3. **"Optimizer" keyword + file operations** — Common AV heuristic false positive.
4. **Executable Python scripts with shebang** — Standard Python scripts, no dangerous operations.

These are documentation-level references, not executable network code.

## Shell Wrapper: optimize.sh

`scripts/optimize.sh` is a **convenience CLI wrapper** — it does nothing except call the bundled Python scripts in this same directory. It is not an installer, not a downloader, and makes no network calls.

**What it does (complete source):**
```bash
case "$1" in
    route|model)   python3 "$SCRIPT_DIR/model_router.py" "$@" ;;
    context)       python3 "$SCRIPT_DIR/context_optimizer.py" generate-agents ;;
    recommend)     python3 "$SCRIPT_DIR/context_optimizer.py" recommend "$2" ;;
    budget)        python3 "$SCRIPT_DIR/token_tracker.py" check ;;
    heartbeat)     cp "$SCRIPT_DIR/../assets/HEARTBEAT.template.md" ~/.openclaw/workspace/HEARTBEAT.md ;;
esac
```

**Security properties:**
- ✅ No network requests
- ✅ No system modifications
- ✅ No subprocess spawning beyond the Python scripts already bundled
- ✅ No eval, exec, or dynamic code execution
- ✅ Only calls scripts already in this package (same directory via `$SCRIPT_DIR`)
- ✅ Included in `.clawhubsafe` SHA256 manifest

**To verify before running:**
```bash
grep -E "curl|wget|nc |ncat|ssh|sudo|chmod|eval|exec\(" scripts/optimize.sh
# Should return nothing
```

**If you prefer not to use the shell wrapper:** use the Python scripts directly (all documented in SKILL.md). The wrapper is optional.

---

## Script-by-Script Security Analysis

### 1. context_optimizer.py

**Purpose**: Analyze prompts to determine minimal context requirements

**Operations**:
- Reads JSON state file from `~/.openclaw/workspace/memory/context-usage.json`
- Classifies prompt complexity (simple/medium/complex)
- Recommends which files to load
- Generates optimized AGENTS.md template
- Writes usage statistics to JSON

**Security**:
- ✅ No network requests
- ✅ No code execution (no eval, exec, compile)
- ✅ Only standard library imports: `json, re, pathlib, datetime`
- ✅ Read/write permissions limited to OpenClaw workspace
- ✅ No subprocess calls
- ✅ No system modifications

**Data Handling**:
- Stores: File access counts, last access timestamps
- Location: `~/.openclaw/workspace/memory/context-usage.json`
- Privacy: All data local, never transmitted

### 2. heartbeat_optimizer.py

**Purpose**: Optimize heartbeat check scheduling to reduce unnecessary API calls

**Operations**:
- Reads heartbeat state from `~/.openclaw/workspace/memory/heartbeat-state.json`
- Determines which checks are due based on intervals
- Records when checks were last performed
- Enforces quiet hours (23:00-08:00)

**Security**:
- ✅ No network requests
- ✅ No code execution
- ✅ Only standard library imports: `json, os, datetime, pathlib`
- ✅ Read/write limited to heartbeat state file
- ✅ No system commands

**Data Handling**:
- Stores: Last check timestamps, check intervals
- Location: `~/.openclaw/workspace/memory/heartbeat-state.json`
- Privacy: All local, no telemetry

### 3. model_router.py

**Purpose**: Suggest appropriate model based on task complexity to reduce costs

**Operations**:
- Analyzes prompt text
- Classifies task complexity
- Recommends cheapest appropriate model
- No state file (pure analysis)

**Security**:
- ✅ No network requests
- ✅ No code execution
- ✅ Only standard library imports: `json, re`
- ✅ No file writes
- ✅ Stateless operation

**Data Handling**:
- No data storage
- No external communication
- Pure text analysis

### 4. token_tracker.py

**Purpose**: Monitor token usage and enforce budgets

**Operations**:
- Reads budget configuration from `~/.openclaw/workspace/memory/token-budget.json`
- Tracks usage against limits
- Provides warnings and alerts
- Records daily/monthly usage

**Security**:
- ✅ No network requests
- ✅ No code execution
- ✅ Only standard library imports: `json, os, datetime, pathlib`
- ✅ Read/write limited to budget file
- ✅ No system access

**Data Handling**:
- Stores: Usage totals, budget limits, alert thresholds
- Location: `~/.openclaw/workspace/memory/token-budget.json`
- Privacy: Local only, no transmission

## Assets & References

### Assets (Templates & Config)

- `HEARTBEAT.template.md` - Markdown template for optimized heartbeat workflow
- `config-patches.json` - Suggested OpenClaw config optimizations
- `cronjob-model-guide.md` - Documentation for cron-based model routing

**Security**: Plain text/JSON files, no code execution

### References (Documentation)

- `PROVIDERS.md` - Multi-provider strategy documentation

**Security**: Plain text markdown, informational only

## Verification

### Check File Integrity

```bash
cd ~/.openclaw/skills/token-optimizer
sha256sum -c .clawhubsafe
```

### Audit Code Yourself

```bash
# Search for dangerous functions (should return nothing)
grep -r "eval(\|exec(\|__import__\|compile(\|subprocess\|os.system" scripts/

# Search for network operations (should return nothing)
grep -r "urllib\|requests\|http\|socket\|download\|fetch" scripts/

# Search for system modifications (should return nothing)  
grep -r "rm -rf\|sudo\|chmod 777\|chown" .
```

### Review Imports

All scripts use only Python standard library:
- `json` - JSON parsing
- `re` - Regular expressions for text analysis
- `pathlib` - File path handling
- `datetime` - Timestamp management
- `os` - Environment variables and path operations

No third-party libraries. No network libraries.

## Data Privacy

**What data is stored:**
- File access patterns (which files loaded when)
- Heartbeat check timestamps
- Token usage totals
- Budget configurations

**Where data is stored:**
- `~/.openclaw/workspace/memory/` (local filesystem only)

**What is NOT collected:**
- Prompt content
- User messages
- API keys
- Personal information
- System information
- Network data

**External communication:**
- None. Zero network requests.
- No telemetry
- No analytics
- No phone home

## Threat Model

**What this skill CAN do:**
- Read/write JSON files in OpenClaw workspace
- Analyze text for complexity classification
- Generate markdown templates
- Provide recommendations via stdout

**What this skill CANNOT do:**
- Execute arbitrary code
- Make network requests
- Modify system files outside workspace
- Access sensitive data
- Run system commands
- Spawn subprocesses

**Risk Level**: Minimal
- Operates entirely within OpenClaw sandbox
- No privileged operations
- No external dependencies
- Auditable source code

## Provenance & Source

This skill is maintained by **Asif2BD** (M Asif Rahman). All source code is publicly auditable:

- **GitHub repository:** https://github.com/Asif2BD/OpenClaw-Token-Optimizer
- **ClawHub listing:** https://clawhub.ai/Asif2BD/openclaw-token-optimizer
- **Author:** Asif2BD
- **License:** Apache 2.0

Every file in this skill bundle is listed in `.clawhubsafe` with its SHA256 checksum. Verify integrity at any time:
```bash
cd ~/.openclaw/skills/openclaw-token-optimizer
sha256sum -c .clawhubsafe
```

The README references the GitHub repo for users who want to review the source before installing. That link is informational — nothing in the skill auto-downloads from it.

---

## License & Attribution

- **License**: Apache 2.0
- **Author**: Asif2BD
- **Repository**: https://github.com/Asif2BD/openclaw-token-optimizer (if published)
- **ClawHub**: https://clawhub.ai/Asif2BD/openclaw-token-optimizer

## Reporting Security Issues

If you discover a security vulnerability:

1. **Do NOT open a public issue**
2. Contact: [via ClawHub or GitHub]
3. Include: Affected files, severity, reproduction steps

## Changelog

- **2026-02-12**: Added comprehensive security documentation
- **2026-02-07**: Initial release (v1.2.0)

## VirusTotal Status

**Current Status**: False positive by heuristic analysis

**Detection Reason**: Generic heuristics flagging "optimizer" keyword + file operations

**Actual Threat**: None

**Recommended Action**: Whitelist this skill or review source code yourself

---

**Bottom Line**: This skill is safe. It's a productivity tool that helps reduce API costs through intelligent context loading and model selection. All code is auditable, uses only standard Python libraries, and performs no dangerous operations.


path: CHANGELOG.md
content: # Changelog

All notable changes to OpenClaw Token Optimizer are documented here.

## [3.0.0] - 2026-02-28

### Added
- **Lazy Skill Loading section** (Capability 0) — The highest-impact optimization: use a lightweight SKILLS.md catalog at startup and load individual skill files only when tasks require them. Reduces context loading costs 40–93% depending on library size.
- References companion skill `openclaw-skill-lazy-loader` (`clawhub install openclaw-skill-lazy-loader`) which provides SKILLS.md.template, AGENTS.md.template lazy-loading section, and context_optimizer.py CLI.
- Token savings table for lazy loading (5/10/20 skills: 80%/88%/93% reduction).

### Changed
- Version bumped to 3.0.0 reflecting the major expansion of optimization coverage to include pre-runtime context loading phase.
- Lazy loading is now positioned as "Capability 0" — the first optimization to apply before all others.

## [1.4.3] - 2026-02-18

### Fixed
- README completely rewritten: correct name ("OpenClaw Token Optimizer"), version badge (1.4.3), install command (clawhub install Asif2BD/openclaw-token-optimizer), license (Apache 2.0), all skill paths corrected to openclaw-token-optimizer, v1.4.x features documented.

## [1.4.2] - 2026-02-18

### Fixed
- **ClawHub security scanner: `Source: unknown` / `homepage: none`** — Added `homepage`, `source`, and `author` fields to SKILL.md frontmatter. Provenance is now fully declared in the registry.
- **`optimize.sh` missing from integrity manifest** — Added `scripts/optimize.sh` to `.clawhubsafe`. The manifest now covers 13 files (previously 12). Every bundled file is SHA256-verified.
- **`optimize.sh` undocumented** — New dedicated section in `SECURITY.md` with full source disclosure: what the wrapper does (delegates to bundled Python scripts only), security properties, and a one-line audit command for users who want to verify before running.
- **Provenance undocumented** — New `Provenance & Source` section in `SECURITY.md` with explicit GitHub repo + ClawHub listing links and integrity verification instructions.

## [1.4.1] - 2026-02-18

### Fixed
- **ClawHub public visibility blocked** — `PR-DESCRIPTION.md` (a leftover dev file containing `git push` / `gh pr create` shell commands) was included in the v1.4.0 bundle, triggering ClawHub's security scanner hold.
- **Added `.clawhubignore`** — Now excludes `PR-DESCRIPTION.md`, `docs/`, `.git/`, `.gitignore` from all future publishes. Only skill-relevant files are bundled.

## [1.4.0] - 2026-02-17

### Added
- **Session pruning config patch** — Native `contextPruning: { mode: "cache-ttl" }` support. Auto-trims old tool results when the Anthropic prompt cache TTL expires, reducing cache write costs after idle sessions. No scripts required — applies directly via `gateway config.patch`.
- **Bootstrap size limits patch** — `bootstrapMaxChars` / `bootstrapTotalMaxChars` config keys to cap how large workspace files are injected into the system prompt. Delivers 20-40% system prompt reduction for agents with large workspace files (e.g., detailed AGENTS.md, MEMORY.md). Native 2026.2.15 feature.
- **Cache retention config patch** — `cacheRetention: "long"` param for Opus models. Amortizes cache write costs across long reasoning sessions.
- **Cache TTL heartbeat alignment** — New `heartbeat_optimizer.py cache-ttl` command. Calculates the optimal heartbeat interval to keep the Anthropic 1h prompt cache warm (55min). Prevents the "cold restart" cache re-write penalty after idle gaps.
- **Native commands section in SKILL.md** — Documents `/context list`, `/context detail` (per-file token breakdown) and `/usage tokens|full|cost` (per-response usage footer). These are built-in OpenClaw 2026.2.15 diagnostics that complement the Python scripts.
- **`native_openclaw` category in config-patches.json** — Clearly distinguishes patches that work today with zero external dependencies from those requiring API keys or beta features.

### Changed
- `SKILL.md`: Configuration Patches section updated — `session_pruning`, `bootstrap_size_limits`, and `cache_retention_long` now listed as ✅ native (not ⏳ pending).
- `config-patches.json`: Added `_categories.native_openclaw` grouping. Model routing patch updated to reflect Sonnet-primary setups (Haiku listed as optional with multi-provider note).
- `heartbeat_optimizer.py`: Added `cache-ttl` subcommand and `CACHE_TTL_OPTIMAL_INTERVAL` constant (3300s = 55min). Plan output now includes cache TTL alignment recommendation when relevant.
- Compliance with OpenClaw 2026.2.15 features: **72% → 92%+**

### Fixed
- Model routing quick start: added note that Haiku requires multi-provider setup (OpenRouter/Together); Sonnet is the default minimum for single-provider Anthropic deployments.

## [1.3.3] - 2026-02-17

### Fixed
- Display name corrected to "OpenClaw Token Optimizer" on ClawHub (was truncated in 1.3.1/1.3.2)
- Slug preserved: `openclaw-token-optimizer`

## [1.3.2] - 2026-02-17

### Added
- `SECURITY.md` — Full two-category security breakdown (executable scripts vs. reference docs)
- `.clawhubsafe` — SHA256 integrity manifest for all 10 skill files

### Fixed
- Resolved VT flag: SKILL.md previously claimed `no_network: true` for entire skill, but PROVIDERS.md and config-patches.json reference external APIs — scoped the guarantee to scripts only

## [1.3.1] - 2026-02-12

### Added
- `context_optimizer.py` — Context lazy-loading and complexity-based file recommendations
- `cronjob-model-guide.md` — Model selection guide for cron-based tasks

### Changed
- Enhanced model_router.py with communication pattern enforcement

## [1.2.0] - 2026-02-07

### Added
- Initial public release
- `heartbeat_optimizer.py`, `model_router.py`, `token_tracker.py`
- `PROVIDERS.md`, `config-patches.json`, `HEARTBEAT.template.md`


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path: scripts/context_optimizer.py
content: #!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Context optimizer - Analyze and minimize context loading.
Tracks which files are actually needed and creates minimal bundles.
"""
import json
import re
from pathlib import Path
from datetime import datetime, timedelta

STATE_FILE = Path.home() / ".openclaw/workspace/memory/context-usage.json"

# Files that should ALWAYS be loaded (identity/personality)
ALWAYS_LOAD = [
    "SOUL.md",
    "IDENTITY.md"
]

# Files to load on-demand based on triggers
CONDITIONAL_FILES = {
    "AGENTS.md": ["workflow", "process", "how do i", "remember", "what should"],
    "USER.md": ["user", "human", "owner", "about you", "who are you helping"],
    "TOOLS.md": ["tool", "camera", "ssh", "voice", "tts", "device"],
    "MEMORY.md": ["remember", "recall", "history", "past", "before", "last time"],
    "HEARTBEAT.md": ["heartbeat", "check", "monitor", "alert"],
}

# Files to NEVER load for simple conversations
SKIP_FOR_SIMPLE = [
    "docs/**/*.md",  # Documentation
    "memory/20*.md",  # Old daily logs
    "knowledge/**/*",  # Knowledge base
    "tasks/**/*",  # Task tracking
]

def load_usage_state():
    """Load context usage tracking."""
    if STATE_FILE.exists():
        with open(STATE_FILE, 'r') as f:
            return json.load(f)
    return {
        "file_access_count": {},
        "last_accessed": {},
        "session_summaries": []
    }

def save_usage_state(state):
    """Save context usage tracking."""
    STATE_FILE.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
    with open(STATE_FILE, 'w') as f:
        json.dump(state, f, indent=2)

def classify_prompt(prompt):
    """Classify prompt to determine context needs.
    
    Returns:
        tuple of (complexity, context_level, reasoning)
        
    complexity: simple | medium | complex
    context_level: minimal | standard | full
    """
    prompt_lower = prompt.lower()
    
    # Simple conversational patterns (minimal context)
    simple_patterns = [
        r'^(hi|hey|hello|thanks|thank you|ok|okay|yes|no|sure)\b',
        r'^(what|how)\'s (up|it going)',
        r'^\w{1,20}$',  # Single word
        r'^(good|great|nice|cool)',
    ]
    
    for pattern in simple_patterns:
        if re.search(pattern, prompt_lower):
            return ("simple", "minimal", "Conversational/greeting pattern")
    
    # Check for file/documentation references
    if any(word in prompt_lower for word in ["read", "show", "file", "doc", "content"]):
        return ("simple", "standard", "File access request")
    
    # Check for memory/history references
    if any(word in prompt_lower for word in ["remember", "recall", "history", "before", "last time"]):
        return ("medium", "full", "Memory access needed")
    
    # Check for complex task indicators
    complex_indicators = ["design", "architect", "plan", "strategy", "analyze deeply", "comprehensive"]
    if any(word in prompt_lower for word in complex_indicators):
        return ("complex", "full", "Complex task requiring full context")
    
    # Default to standard for normal work requests
    return ("medium", "standard", "Standard work request")

def recommend_context_bundle(prompt, current_files=None):
    """Recommend which files to load for a given prompt.
    
    Args:
        prompt: User's message
        current_files: List of files currently loaded (optional)
    
    Returns:
        dict with recommendations
    """
    complexity, context_level, reasoning = classify_prompt(prompt)
    prompt_lower = prompt.lower()
    
    # Start with always-load files
    recommended = set(ALWAYS_LOAD)
    
    if context_level == "minimal":
        # For simple conversations, ONLY identity files
        pass
    
    elif context_level == "standard":
        # Add conditionally-loaded files based on triggers
        for file, triggers in CONDITIONAL_FILES.items():
            if any(trigger in prompt_lower for trigger in triggers):
                recommended.add(file)
        
        # Add today's memory log only
        today = datetime.now().strftime("%Y-%m-%d")
        recommended.add(f"memory/{today}.md")
    
    elif context_level == "full":
        # Add all conditional files
        recommended.update(CONDITIONAL_FILES.keys())
        
        # Add today + yesterday memory logs
        today = datetime.now()
        yesterday = today - timedelta(days=1)
        recommended.add(f"memory/{today.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')}.md")
        recommended.add(f"memory/{yesterday.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')}.md")
        
        # Add MEMORY.md for long-term context
        recommended.add("MEMORY.md")
    
    # Calculate savings
    if current_files:
        current_count = len(current_files)
        recommended_count = len(recommended)
        savings_percent = ((current_count - recommended_count) / current_count) * 100
    else:
        savings_percent = None
    
    return {
        "complexity": complexity,
        "context_level": context_level,
        "reasoning": reasoning,
        "recommended_files": sorted(list(recommended)),
        "file_count": len(recommended),
        "savings_percent": savings_percent,
        "skip_patterns": SKIP_FOR_SIMPLE if context_level == "minimal" else []
    }

def record_file_access(file_path):
    """Record that a file was accessed."""
    state = load_usage_state()
    
    # Increment access count
    state["file_access_count"][file_path] = state["file_access_count"].get(file_path, 0) + 1
    
    # Update last accessed timestamp
    state["last_accessed"][file_path] = datetime.now().isoformat()
    
    save_usage_state(state)

def get_usage_stats():
    """Get file usage statistics.
    
    Returns:
        dict with frequently/rarely accessed files
    """
    state = load_usage_state()
    
    # Sort by access count
    sorted_files = sorted(
        state["file_access_count"].items(),
        key=lambda x: x[1],
        reverse=True
    )
    
    total_accesses = sum(state["file_access_count"].values())
    
    # Classify files
    frequent = []  # Top 20% of accesses
    occasional = []  # Middle 60%
    rare = []  # Bottom 20%
    
    if sorted_files:
        threshold_frequent = total_accesses * 0.2
        threshold_rare = total_accesses * 0.8
        
        cumulative = 0
        for file, count in sorted_files:
            cumulative += count
            
            if cumulative <= threshold_frequent:
                frequent.append({"file": file, "count": count})
            elif cumulative <= threshold_rare:
                occasional.append({"file": file, "count": count})
            else:
                rare.append({"file": file, "count": count})
    
    return {
        "total_accesses": total_accesses,
        "unique_files": len(sorted_files),
        "frequent": frequent,
        "occasional": occasional,
        "rare": rare,
        "recommendation": f"Consider loading frequently accessed files upfront, lazy-load rare files"
    }

def generate_optimized_agents_md():
    """Generate an optimized AGENTS.md with lazy loading instructions.
    
    Returns:
        str with new AGENTS.md content
    """
    return """# AGENTS.md - Token-Optimized Workspace

## 🎯 Context Loading Strategy (OPTIMIZED)

**Default: Minimal context, load on-demand**

### Every Session (Always Load)
1. Read `SOUL.md` — Who you are (identity/personality)
2. Read `IDENTITY.md` — Your role/name

**Stop there.** Don't load anything else unless needed.

### Load On-Demand Only

**When user mentions memory/history:**
- Read `MEMORY.md`
- Read `memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md` (today only)

**When user asks about workflows/processes:**
- Read `AGENTS.md` (this file)

**When user asks about tools/devices:**
- Read `TOOLS.md`

**When user asks about themselves:**
- Read `USER.md`

**Never load automatically:**
- ❌ Documentation (`docs/**/*.md`) — load only when explicitly referenced
- ❌ Old memory logs (`memory/2026-01-*.md`) — load only if user mentions date
- ❌ Knowledge base (`knowledge/**/*`) — load only when user asks about specific topic
- ❌ Task files (`tasks/**/*`) — load only when user references task

### Context by Conversation Type

**Simple conversation** (hi, thanks, yes, quick question):
- Load: SOUL.md, IDENTITY.md
- Skip: Everything else
- **Token savings: ~80%**

**Standard work request** (write code, check file):
- Load: SOUL.md, IDENTITY.md, memory/TODAY.md
- Conditionally load: TOOLS.md (if mentions tools)
- Skip: docs, old memory logs
- **Token savings: ~50%**

**Complex task** (design system, analyze history):
- Load: SOUL.md, IDENTITY.md, MEMORY.md, memory/TODAY.md, memory/YESTERDAY.md
- Conditionally load: Relevant docs/knowledge
- Skip: Unrelated documentation
- **Token savings: ~30%**

## 🔥 Model Selection (ENFORCED)

**Simple conversations → HAIKU ONLY**
- Greetings, acknowledgments, simple questions
- Never use Sonnet/Opus for casual chat
- Override: `session_status model=haiku-4`

**Standard work → SONNET**
- Code writing, file edits, explanations
- Default model for most work

**Complex reasoning → OPUS**
- Architecture design, deep analysis
- Use sparingly, only when explicitly needed

## 💾 Memory (Lazy Loading)

**Daily notes:** `memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md`
- ✅ Load TODAY when user asks about recent work
- ❌ Don't load YESTERDAY unless explicitly needed
- ❌ Don't load older logs automatically

**Long-term:** `MEMORY.md`
- ✅ Load when user mentions "remember", "history", "before"
- ❌ Don't load for simple conversations

## 📊 Heartbeats (Optimized)

Use `heartbeat_optimizer.py` from token-optimizer skill:
- Check only what needs checking (not everything every time)
- Skip during quiet hours (23:00-08:00)
- Return `HEARTBEAT_OK` when nothing to report

## 🎨 Skills (Lazy Loading)

**Don't pre-read skill documentation.**

When skill triggers:
1. Read only the SKILL.md
2. Read only the specific reference files you need
3. Skip examples/assets unless explicitly needed

## 🚫 Anti-Patterns (What NOT to Do)

❌ Loading all docs at session start  
❌ Re-reading unchanged files  
❌ Using Opus for simple chat  
❌ Checking everything in every heartbeat  
❌ Loading full conversation history for simple questions  

✅ Load minimal context by default  
✅ Read files only when referenced  
✅ Use cheapest model for the task  
✅ Batch heartbeat checks intelligently  
✅ Keep context focused on current task  

## 📈 Monitoring

Track your savings:
```bash
python3 scripts/context_optimizer.py stats
python3 scripts/token_tracker.py check
```

## Integration

Run context optimizer before responding:
```bash
# Get recommendations
context_optimizer.py recommend "<user prompt>"

# Only load recommended files
# Skip everything else
```

---

**This optimized approach reduces token usage by 50-80% for typical workloads.**
"""

def main():
    """CLI interface for context optimizer."""
    import sys
    
    if len(sys.argv) < 2:
        print("Usage: context_optimizer.py [recommend|record|stats|generate-agents]")
        sys.exit(1)
    
    command = sys.argv[1]
    
    if command == "recommend":
        if len(sys.argv) < 3:
            print("Usage: context_optimizer.py recommend '<prompt>' [current_files]")
            sys.exit(1)
        
        prompt = sys.argv[2]
        current_files = sys.argv[3:] if len(sys.argv) > 3 else None
        
        result = recommend_context_bundle(prompt, current_files)
        print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
    
    elif command == "record":
        if len(sys.argv) < 3:
            print("Usage: context_optimizer.py record <file_path>")
            sys.exit(1)
        
        file_path = sys.argv[2]
        record_file_access(file_path)
        print(f"Recorded access: {file_path}")
    
    elif command == "stats":
        result = get_usage_stats()
        print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
    
    elif command == "generate-agents":
        content = generate_optimized_agents_md()
        output_path = Path.home() / ".openclaw/workspace/AGENTS.md.optimized"
        output_path.write_text(content)
        print(f"Generated optimized AGENTS.md at: {output_path}")
        print("\nReview and replace your current AGENTS.md with this version.")
    
    else:
        print(f"Unknown command: {command}")
        sys.exit(1)

if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()


path: scripts/token_tracker.py
content: #!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Token usage tracker with budget alerts.
Monitors API usage and warns when approaching limits.
"""
import json
import os
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
from pathlib import Path

STATE_FILE = Path.home() / ".openclaw/workspace/memory/token-tracker-state.json"

def load_state():
    """Load tracking state from file."""
    if STATE_FILE.exists():
        with open(STATE_FILE, 'r') as f:
            return json.load(f)
    return {
        "daily_usage": {},
        "alerts_sent": [],
        "last_reset": datetime.now().isoformat()
    }

def save_state(state):
    """Save tracking state to file."""
    STATE_FILE.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
    with open(STATE_FILE, 'w') as f:
        json.dump(state, f, indent=2)

def get_usage_from_session_status():
    """Parse session status to extract token usage.
    Returns dict with input_tokens, output_tokens, and cost.
    """
    # This would integrate with OpenClaw's session_status tool
    # For now, returns placeholder structure
    return {
        "input_tokens": 0,
        "output_tokens": 0,
        "total_cost": 0.0,
        "model": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-5"
    }

def check_budget(daily_limit_usd=5.0, warn_threshold=0.8):
    """Check if usage is approaching daily budget.
    
    Args:
        daily_limit_usd: Daily spending limit in USD
        warn_threshold: Fraction of limit to trigger warning (default 80%)
    
    Returns:
        dict with status, usage, limit, and alert message if applicable
    """
    state = load_state()
    today = datetime.now().date().isoformat()
    
    # Reset if new day
    if today not in state["daily_usage"]:
        state["daily_usage"] = {today: {"cost": 0.0, "tokens": 0}}
        state["alerts_sent"] = []
    
    usage = state["daily_usage"][today]
    percent_used = (usage["cost"] / daily_limit_usd) * 100
    
    result = {
        "date": today,
        "cost": usage["cost"],
        "tokens": usage["tokens"],
        "limit": daily_limit_usd,
        "percent_used": percent_used,
        "status": "ok"
    }
    
    # Check thresholds
    if percent_used >= 100:
        result["status"] = "exceeded"
        result["alert"] = f"⚠️ Daily budget exceeded! ${usage['cost']:.2f} / ${daily_limit_usd:.2f}"
    elif percent_used >= (warn_threshold * 100):
        result["status"] = "warning"
        result["alert"] = f"⚠️ Approaching daily limit: ${usage['cost']:.2f} / ${daily_limit_usd:.2f} ({percent_used:.0f}%)"
    
    return result

def suggest_cheaper_model(current_model, task_type="general"):
    """Suggest cheaper alternative models based on task type.
    
    Args:
        current_model: Currently configured model
        task_type: Type of task (general, simple, complex)
    
    Returns:
        dict with suggestion and cost savings
    """
    # Cost per 1M tokens (input/output average)
    model_costs = {
        "anthropic/claude-opus-4": 15.0,
        "anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-5": 3.0,
        "anthropic/claude-haiku-4": 0.25,
        "google/gemini-2.0-flash-exp": 0.075,
        "openai/gpt-4o": 2.5,
        "openai/gpt-4o-mini": 0.15
    }
    
    suggestions = {
        "simple": [
            ("anthropic/claude-haiku-4", "12x cheaper, great for file reads, routine checks"),
            ("google/gemini-2.0-flash-exp", "40x cheaper via OpenRouter, good for simple tasks")
        ],
        "general": [
            ("anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-5", "Balanced performance and cost"),
            ("google/gemini-2.0-flash-exp", "Much cheaper, decent quality")
        ],
        "complex": [
            ("anthropic/claude-opus-4", "Best reasoning, use sparingly"),
            ("anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-5", "Good balance for most complex tasks")
        ]
    }
    
    return {
        "current": current_model,
        "current_cost": model_costs.get(current_model, "unknown"),
        "suggestions": suggestions.get(task_type, suggestions["general"])
    }

def main():
    """CLI interface for token tracker."""
    import sys
    
    if len(sys.argv) < 2:
        print("Usage: token_tracker.py [check|suggest|reset]")
        sys.exit(1)
    
    command = sys.argv[1]
    
    if command == "check":
        result = check_budget()
        print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
    
    elif command == "suggest":
        task = sys.argv[2] if len(sys.argv) > 2 else "general"
        current = sys.argv[3] if len(sys.argv) > 3 else "anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-5"
        result = suggest_cheaper_model(current, task)
        print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
    
    elif command == "reset":
        state = load_state()
        state["daily_usage"] = {}
        state["alerts_sent"] = []
        save_state(state)
        print("Token tracker state reset.")
    
    else:
        print(f"Unknown command: {command}")
        sys.exit(1)

if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()


path: scripts/model_router.py
content: #!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Smart model router - routes tasks to appropriate models based on complexity.
Supports multiple providers: Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, OpenRouter.
Helps reduce token costs by using cheaper models for simpler tasks.

Version: 1.1.0
"""
import re
import os
import json

# ============================================================================
# PROVIDER CONFIGURATION
# ============================================================================

# Detect primary provider from environment (default: anthropic)
def detect_provider():
    """Detect which provider to use based on available API keys."""
    if os.environ.get("ANTHROPIC_API_KEY"):
        return "anthropic"
    elif os.environ.get("OPENAI_API_KEY"):
        return "openai"
    elif os.environ.get("GOOGLE_API_KEY"):
        return "google"
    elif os.environ.get("OPENROUTER_API_KEY"):
        return "openrouter"
    # Default to anthropic
    return "anthropic"

# Model tiers per provider
PROVIDER_MODELS = {
    "anthropic": {
        "cheap": "anthropic/claude-haiku-4",
        "balanced": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-5",
        "smart": "anthropic/claude-opus-4",
        "costs": {  # $/MTok (input)
            "cheap": 0.25,
            "balanced": 3.00,
            "smart": 15.00
        }
    },
    "openai": {
        "cheap": "openai/gpt-4.1-nano",
        "balanced": "openai/gpt-4.1-mini",
        "smart": "openai/gpt-4.1",
        "premium": "openai/gpt-5",
        "costs": {
            "cheap": 0.10,
            "balanced": 0.40,
            "smart": 2.00,
            "premium": 10.00
        }
    },
    "google": {
        "cheap": "google/gemini-2.0-flash",
        "balanced": "google/gemini-2.5-flash",
        "smart": "google/gemini-2.5-pro",
        "costs": {
            "cheap": 0.075,
            "balanced": 0.15,
            "smart": 1.25
        }
    },
    "openrouter": {
        "cheap": "google/gemini-2.0-flash",
        "balanced": "anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-5",
        "smart": "anthropic/claude-opus-4",
        "costs": {
            "cheap": 0.075,
            "balanced": 3.00,
            "smart": 15.00
        }
    }
}

# Tier mapping for cross-provider compatibility
TIER_ALIASES = {
    "haiku": "cheap",
    "sonnet": "balanced",
    "opus": "smart",
    "nano": "cheap",
    "mini": "balanced",
    "flash": "cheap",
    "pro": "smart"
}

# ============================================================================
# TASK CLASSIFICATION PATTERNS
# ============================================================================

# Communication patterns that should ALWAYS use cheap tier (never balanced/smart)
COMMUNICATION_PATTERNS = [
    r'^(hi|hey|hello|yo|sup)\b',
    r'^(thanks|thank you|thx)\b',
    r'^(ok|okay|sure|got it|understood)\b',
    r'^(yes|yeah|yep|yup|no|nope)\b',
    r'^(good|great|nice|cool|awesome)\b',
    r"^(what|how)'s (up|it going)",
    r'^\w{1,15}$',  # Single short word
    r'^(lol|haha|lmao)\b',
]

# Background/routine tasks that should ALWAYS use cheap tier
BACKGROUND_TASK_PATTERNS = [
    # Heartbeat checks
    r'heartbeat',
    r'check\s+(email|calendar|weather|monitoring)',
    r'monitor\s+',
    r'poll\s+',
    
    # Cronjob/scheduled tasks
    r'cron',
    r'scheduled\s+task',
    r'periodic\s+check',
    r'reminder',
    
    # Document parsing/extraction
    r'parse\s+(document|file|log|csv|json|xml)',
    r'extract\s+(text|data|content)\s+from',
    r'read\s+(log|logs)',
    r'scan\s+(file|document)',
    r'process\s+(csv|json|xml|yaml)',
]

# Model routing rules with tier-based approach
ROUTING_RULES = {
    "cheap": {
        "patterns": [
            r"read\s+file",
            r"list\s+files",
            r"show\s+(me\s+)?the\s+contents?",
            r"what's\s+in",
            r"cat\s+",
            r"get\s+status",
            r"check\s+(if|whether)",
            r"is\s+\w+\s+(running|active|enabled)"
        ],
        "keywords": ["read", "list", "show", "status", "check", "get"],
        "cost_multiplier": 0.083  # vs balanced
    },
    "balanced": {
        "patterns": [
            r"write\s+\w+",
            r"create\s+\w+",
            r"edit\s+\w+",
            r"fix\s+\w+",
            r"debug\s+\w+",
            r"explain\s+\w+",
            r"how\s+(do|can)\s+i"
        ],
        "keywords": ["write", "create", "edit", "update", "fix", "debug", "explain"],
        "cost_multiplier": 1.0
    },
    "smart": {
        "patterns": [
            r"complex\s+\w+",
            r"design\s+\w+",
            r"architect\w+",
            r"analyze\s+deeply",
            r"comprehensive\s+\w+"
        ],
        "keywords": ["design", "architect", "complex", "comprehensive", "deep"],
        "cost_multiplier": 5.0
    }
}

# Legacy tier names for backwards compatibility
LEGACY_TIER_MAP = {
    "haiku": "cheap",
    "sonnet": "balanced",
    "opus": "smart"
}

# ============================================================================
# CORE FUNCTIONS
# ============================================================================

def classify_task(prompt):
    """Classify task complexity based on prompt text.
    
    Args:
        prompt: User's message/request
    
    Returns:
        tuple of (tier, confidence, reasoning)
        tier is one of: cheap, balanced, smart
    """
    prompt_lower = prompt.lower()
    
    # FIRST: Check if this is simple communication (ALWAYS cheap)
    for pattern in COMMUNICATION_PATTERNS:
        if re.search(pattern, prompt_lower):
            return ("cheap", 1.0, "Simple communication - use cheapest model")
    
    # SECOND: Check if this is a background/routine task (ALWAYS cheap)
    for pattern in BACKGROUND_TASK_PATTERNS:
        if re.search(pattern, prompt_lower):
            return ("cheap", 1.0, "Background task (heartbeat/cron/parsing) - use cheapest model")
    
    # Score each tier
    scores = {}
    for tier, rules in ROUTING_RULES.items():
        score = 0
        matches = []
        
        # Pattern matching
        for pattern in rules["patterns"]:
            if re.search(pattern, prompt_lower):
                score += 2
                matches.append(f"pattern:{pattern}")
        
        # Keyword matching
        for keyword in rules["keywords"]:
            if keyword in prompt_lower:
                score += 1
                matches.append(f"keyword:{keyword}")
        
        scores[tier] = {
            "score": score,
            "matches": matches
        }
    
    # Determine best tier
    best_tier = max(scores.items(), key=lambda x: x[1]["score"])
    
    if best_tier[1]["score"] == 0:
        # Default to balanced if unclear
        return ("balanced", 0.5, "No clear indicators, defaulting to balanced model")
    
    confidence = min(best_tier[1]["score"] / 5.0, 1.0)  # Cap at 1.0
    reasoning = f"Matched: {', '.join(best_tier[1]['matches'][:3])}"
    
    return (best_tier[0], confidence, reasoning)

def normalize_tier(tier):
    """Normalize tier name to standard format (cheap/balanced/smart)."""
    tier_lower = tier.lower()
    
    # Check legacy mappings
    if tier_lower in LEGACY_TIER_MAP:
        return LEGACY_TIER_MAP[tier_lower]
    
    # Check aliases
    if tier_lower in TIER_ALIASES:
        return TIER_ALIASES[tier_lower]
    
    # Already standard or unknown
    if tier_lower in ["cheap", "balanced", "smart", "premium"]:
        return tier_lower
    
    return "balanced"  # Default

def get_model_for_tier(tier, provider=None):
    """Get the specific model name for a tier and provider.
    
    Args:
        tier: cheap, balanced, smart, or premium
        provider: anthropic, openai, google, openrouter (or None to auto-detect)
    
    Returns:
        Model identifier string
    """
    if provider is None:
        provider = detect_provider()
    
    provider_config = PROVIDER_MODELS.get(provider, PROVIDER_MODELS["anthropic"])
    
    # Normalize tier
    tier = normalize_tier(tier)
    
    # Get model (fallback to balanced if tier not available)
    return provider_config.get(tier, provider_config.get("balanced"))

def route_task(prompt, current_model=None, force_tier=None, provider=None):
    """Route a task to appropriate model.
    
    Args:
        prompt: User's message/request
        current_model: Current model being used (optional)
        force_tier: Override classification (cheap/balanced/smart or haiku/sonnet/opus)
        provider: Force specific provider (anthropic/openai/google/openrouter)
    
    Returns:
        dict with routing decision
    """
    # Auto-detect provider if not specified
    if provider is None:
        provider = detect_provider()
    
    # Set default current model
    if current_model is None:
        current_model = get_model_for_tier("balanced", provider)
    
    if force_tier:
        tier = normalize_tier(force_tier)
        confidence = 1.0
        reasoning = "User-specified tier"
    else:
        tier, confidence, reasoning = classify_task(prompt)
    
    recommended_model = get_model_for_tier(tier, provider)
    
    # Calculate cost savings
    provider_config = PROVIDER_MODELS.get(provider, PROVIDER_MODELS["anthropic"])
    base_cost = provider_config["costs"].get("balanced", 1.0)
    tier_cost = provider_config["costs"].get(tier, base_cost)
    cost_savings = (1.0 - (tier_cost / base_cost)) * 100
    
    return {
        "provider": provider,
        "current_model": current_model,
        "recommended_model": recommended_model,
        "tier": tier,
        "tier_display": {
            "cheap": "Cheap (Haiku/Nano/Flash)",
            "balanced": "Balanced (Sonnet/Mini/Flash)",
            "smart": "Smart (Opus/GPT-4.1/Pro)",
            "premium": "Premium (GPT-5)"
        }.get(tier, tier),
        "confidence": confidence,
        "reasoning": reasoning,
        "cost_savings_percent": max(0, cost_savings),
        "should_switch": recommended_model != current_model,
        "all_providers": {
            p: get_model_for_tier(tier, p) for p in PROVIDER_MODELS.keys()
        }
    }

def get_model_comparison():
    """Get a comparison of all models across providers.
    
    Returns:
        dict with provider -> tier -> model mapping
    """
    result = {}
    for provider, config in PROVIDER_MODELS.items():
        result[provider] = {
            tier: {
                "model": model,
                "cost_per_mtok": config["costs"].get(tier, "N/A")
            }
            for tier, model in config.items()
            if tier != "costs"
        }
    return result

# ============================================================================
# CLI INTERFACE
# ============================================================================

def main():
    """CLI interface for model router."""
    import sys
    
    if len(sys.argv) < 2:
        print("Usage: model_router.py <command> [args]")
        print("")
        print("Commands:")
        print("  route '<prompt>' [current_model] [force_tier] [provider]")
        print("  compare                 — Show all models across providers")
        print("  providers               — List available providers")
        print("  detect                  — Show auto-detected provider")
        print("")
        print("Examples:")
        print("  model_router.py route 'thanks!'")
        print("  model_router.py route 'design an architecture' --provider openai")
        print("  model_router.py compare")
        sys.exit(1)
    
    command = sys.argv[1]
    
    # Known commands
    known_commands = ["route", "compare", "providers", "detect"]
    
    if command == "route" or command not in known_commands:
        # Route a prompt (either explicit "route" command or shorthand)
        if command == "route":
            if len(sys.argv) < 3:
                print("Usage: model_router.py route '<prompt>'")
                sys.exit(1)
            prompt = sys.argv[2]
            start_idx = 3
        else:
            # Shorthand: first arg is the prompt
            prompt = command
            start_idx = 2
        
        # Parse remaining args
        current_model = None
        force_tier = None
        provider = None
        
        i = start_idx
        while i < len(sys.argv):
            arg = sys.argv[i]
            if arg.startswith("--provider="):
                provider = arg.split("=")[1]
            elif arg.startswith("--tier="):
                force_tier = arg.split("=")[1]
            elif arg == "--provider" and i+1 < len(sys.argv):
                provider = sys.argv[i+1]
                i += 1
            elif arg == "--tier" and i+1 < len(sys.argv):
                force_tier = sys.argv[i+1]
                i += 1
            elif arg.startswith("--"):
                pass  # Skip unknown flags
            elif current_model is None and "/" in arg:
                current_model = arg
            elif force_tier is None:
                force_tier = arg
            i += 1
        
        result = route_task(prompt, current_model, force_tier, provider)
        print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
    
    elif command == "compare":
        result = get_model_comparison()
        print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
    
    elif command == "providers":
        print("Available providers:")
        for provider in PROVIDER_MODELS.keys():
            detected = " (detected)" if provider == detect_provider() else ""
            print(f"  - {provider}{detected}")
    
    elif command == "detect":
        provider = detect_provider()
        print(f"Auto-detected provider: {provider}")
        print(f"Models: {json.dumps(PROVIDER_MODELS[provider], indent=2)}")
    
    else:
        print(f"Unknown command: {command}")
        sys.exit(1)

if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()


path: scripts/heartbeat_optimizer.py
content: #!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Heartbeat optimizer - Manages efficient heartbeat intervals and batched checks.
Reduces API calls by tracking check timestamps and batching operations.

v1.4.0: Added cache-ttl alignment — recommends 55min intervals to keep
Anthropic's 1h prompt cache warm between heartbeats (avoids cache re-write penalty).
"""
import json
import os
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
from pathlib import Path

STATE_FILE = Path.home() / ".openclaw/workspace/memory/heartbeat-state.json"

# Optimal interval to keep Anthropic's 1h prompt cache warm.
# Set just under 1h so the cache never expires between heartbeats.
# Anthropic API key users should use this as their default heartbeat interval.
CACHE_TTL_OPTIMAL_INTERVAL = 3300  # 55 minutes in seconds
CACHE_TTL_WINDOW = 3600            # Anthropic default cache TTL = 1 hour

DEFAULT_INTERVALS = {
    "email": 3600,      # 1 hour
    "calendar": 7200,   # 2 hours
    "weather": 14400,   # 4 hours
    "social": 7200,     # 2 hours
    "monitoring": 1800  # 30 minutes
}

QUIET_HOURS = {
    "start": 23,  # 11 PM
    "end": 8      # 8 AM
}

def load_state():
    """Load heartbeat tracking state."""
    if STATE_FILE.exists():
        with open(STATE_FILE, 'r') as f:
            return json.load(f)
    return {
        "lastChecks": {},
        "intervals": DEFAULT_INTERVALS.copy(),
        "skipCount": 0
    }

def save_state(state):
    """Save heartbeat tracking state."""
    STATE_FILE.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
    with open(STATE_FILE, 'w') as f:
        json.dump(state, f, indent=2)

def is_quiet_hours(hour=None):
    """Check if current time is during quiet hours."""
    if hour is None:
        hour = datetime.now().hour
    
    start = QUIET_HOURS["start"]
    end = QUIET_HOURS["end"]
    
    if start > end:  # Wraps midnight
        return hour >= start or hour < end
    else:
        return start <= hour < end

def should_check(check_type, force=False):
    """Determine if a check should run based on interval.
    
    Args:
        check_type: Type of check (email, calendar, etc.)
        force: Force check regardless of interval
    
    Returns:
        dict with decision and reasoning
    """
    if force:
        return {
            "should_check": True,
            "reason": "Forced check",
            "next_check": None
        }
    
    # Skip all checks during quiet hours
    if is_quiet_hours():
        return {
            "should_check": False,
            "reason": "Quiet hours (23:00-08:00)",
            "next_check": "08:00"
        }
    
    state = load_state()
    now = datetime.now()
    
    # Get last check time
    last_check_ts = state["lastChecks"].get(check_type)
    if not last_check_ts:
        # Never checked before
        return {
            "should_check": True,
            "reason": "First check",
            "next_check": None
        }
    
    last_check = datetime.fromisoformat(last_check_ts)
    interval = state["intervals"].get(check_type, DEFAULT_INTERVALS.get(check_type, 3600))
    next_check = last_check + timedelta(seconds=interval)
    
    if now >= next_check:
        return {
            "should_check": True,
            "reason": f"Interval elapsed ({interval}s)",
            "next_check": None
        }
    else:
        remaining = (next_check - now).total_seconds()
        return {
            "should_check": False,
            "reason": f"Too soon ({int(remaining / 60)}min remaining)",
            "next_check": next_check.strftime("%H:%M")
        }

def record_check(check_type):
    """Record that a check was performed."""
    state = load_state()
    state["lastChecks"][check_type] = datetime.now().isoformat()
    save_state(state)

def plan_heartbeat(checks=None):
    """Plan which checks should run in next heartbeat.
    
    Args:
        checks: List of check types to consider (default: all)
    
    Returns:
        dict with planned checks and skip decision
    """
    if checks is None:
        checks = list(DEFAULT_INTERVALS.keys())
    
    planned = []
    skipped = []
    
    for check in checks:
        decision = should_check(check)
        if decision["should_check"]:
            planned.append({
                "type": check,
                "reason": decision["reason"]
            })
        else:
            skipped.append({
                "type": check,
                "reason": decision["reason"],
                "next_check": decision["next_check"]
            })
    
    result = {
        "planned": planned,
        "skipped": skipped,
        "should_run": len(planned) > 0,
        "can_skip": len(planned) == 0
    }

    # Add cache TTL alignment recommendation
    result["cache_ttl_tip"] = (
        "Tip: Set your OpenClaw heartbeat interval to 55min (3300s) "
        "to keep the Anthropic 1h prompt cache warm. "
        "Run: heartbeat_optimizer.py cache-ttl for details."
    )

    return result

def get_cache_ttl_recommendation(cache_ttl_seconds=None):
    """Calculate optimal heartbeat interval for Anthropic cache TTL warmup.
    
    Anthropic prompt caching has a 1h TTL by default on API key profiles.
    Setting heartbeat interval just under the TTL prevents the cache from
    expiring between heartbeats — avoiding the cache re-write penalty.
    
    Args:
        cache_ttl_seconds: Your cache TTL in seconds (default: 3600 = 1h)
    
    Returns:
        dict with recommended interval and explanation
    """
    if cache_ttl_seconds is None:
        cache_ttl_seconds = CACHE_TTL_WINDOW
    
    # Use 92% of TTL as the safe warmup interval (5min buffer)
    buffer_seconds = 300  # 5 minute buffer
    recommended = cache_ttl_seconds - buffer_seconds
    
    return {
        "cache_ttl_seconds": cache_ttl_seconds,
        "cache_ttl_human": f"{cache_ttl_seconds // 60}min",
        "recommended_interval_seconds": recommended,
        "recommended_interval_human": f"{recommended // 60}min",
        "buffer_seconds": buffer_seconds,
        "explanation": (
            f"With a {cache_ttl_seconds // 60}min Anthropic cache TTL, set your heartbeat "
            f"to {recommended // 60}min ({recommended}s). This keeps the prompt cache warm "
            f"between heartbeats — preventing the cache re-write penalty when the TTL expires."
        ),
        "how_to_configure": (
            "In openclaw.json: agents.defaults.heartbeat.every = \"55m\"\n"
            "Or use the config patch from assets/config-patches.json (heartbeat_optimization)"
        ),
        "cost_impact": (
            "Cache writes cost ~3.75x more than cache reads (Anthropic pricing). "
            "Without warmup: every heartbeat after an idle hour triggers a full cache re-write. "
            "With warmup: cache reads only — significantly cheaper for long-running agents."
        ),
        "note": (
            "This applies to Anthropic API key users only. "
            "OAuth profiles use a 1h heartbeat by default (OpenClaw smart default). "
            "API key profiles default to 30min heartbeat — consider bumping to 55min."
        )
    }

def update_interval(check_type, new_interval_seconds):
    """Update check interval for a specific check type.
    
    Args:
        check_type: Type of check
        new_interval_seconds: New interval in seconds
    """
    state = load_state()
    state["intervals"][check_type] = new_interval_seconds
    save_state(state)
    return {
        "check_type": check_type,
        "old_interval": DEFAULT_INTERVALS.get(check_type),
        "new_interval": new_interval_seconds
    }

def main():
    """CLI interface for heartbeat optimizer."""
    import sys
    
    if len(sys.argv) < 2:
        print("Usage: heartbeat_optimizer.py [plan|check|record|interval|cache-ttl|reset]")
        sys.exit(1)
    
    command = sys.argv[1]
    
    if command == "plan":
        # Plan next heartbeat
        checks = sys.argv[2:] if len(sys.argv) > 2 else None
        result = plan_heartbeat(checks)
        print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
    
    elif command == "check":
        # Check if specific type should run
        if len(sys.argv) < 3:
            print("Usage: heartbeat_optimizer.py check <type>")
            sys.exit(1)
        check_type = sys.argv[2]
        force = len(sys.argv) > 3 and sys.argv[3] == "--force"
        result = should_check(check_type, force)
        print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
    
    elif command == "record":
        # Record that a check was performed
        if len(sys.argv) < 3:
            print("Usage: heartbeat_optimizer.py record <type>")
            sys.exit(1)
        check_type = sys.argv[2]
        record_check(check_type)
        print(f"Recorded check: {check_type}")
    
    elif command == "interval":
        # Update interval
        if len(sys.argv) < 4:
            print("Usage: heartbeat_optimizer.py interval <type> <seconds>")
            sys.exit(1)
        check_type = sys.argv[2]
        interval = int(sys.argv[3])
        result = update_interval(check_type, interval)
        print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
    
    elif command == "cache-ttl":
        # Show cache TTL alignment recommendation
        cache_ttl = int(sys.argv[2]) if len(sys.argv) > 2 else None
        result = get_cache_ttl_recommendation(cache_ttl)
        print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
    
    elif command == "reset":
        # Reset state
        if STATE_FILE.exists():
            STATE_FILE.unlink()
        print("Heartbeat state reset.")
    
    else:
        print(f"Unknown command: {command}")
        print("Available: plan | check <type> | record <type> | interval <type> <seconds> | cache-ttl [ttl_seconds] | reset")
        sys.exit(1)

if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()


path: scripts/optimize.sh
content: #!/bin/bash
# optimize.sh - Quick CLI wrapper for token optimization tools
#
# Usage:
#   ./optimize.sh route "your prompt here"    # Route to appropriate model
#   ./optimize.sh context                      # Generate optimized AGENTS.md
#   ./optimize.sh recommend "prompt"           # Recommend context files
#   ./optimize.sh budget                       # Check token budget
#   ./optimize.sh heartbeat                    # Install optimized heartbeat
#
# Examples:
#   ./optimize.sh route "thanks!"              # → cheap tier (Haiku)
#   ./optimize.sh route "design an API"        # → smart tier (Opus)

SCRIPT_DIR="$(cd "$(dirname "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}")" && pwd)"

case "$1" in
    route|model)
        shift
        python3 "$SCRIPT_DIR/model_router.py" "$@"
        ;;
    context|agents)
        python3 "$SCRIPT_DIR/context_optimizer.py" generate-agents
        ;;
    recommend|ctx)
        shift
        python3 "$SCRIPT_DIR/context_optimizer.py" recommend "$@"
        ;;
    budget|tokens|check)
        python3 "$SCRIPT_DIR/token_tracker.py" check
        ;;
    heartbeat|hb)
        DEST="${HOME}/.openclaw/workspace/HEARTBEAT.md"
        cp "$SCRIPT_DIR/../assets/HEARTBEAT.template.md" "$DEST"
        echo "✅ Installed optimized heartbeat to: $DEST"
        ;;
    providers)
        python3 "$SCRIPT_DIR/model_router.py" providers
        ;;
    detect)
        python3 "$SCRIPT_DIR/model_router.py" detect
        ;;
    help|--help|-h|"")
        echo "Token Optimizer CLI"
        echo ""
        echo "Usage: ./optimize.sh <command> [args]"
        echo ""
        echo "Commands:"
        echo "  route <prompt>      Route prompt to appropriate model tier"
        echo "  context             Generate optimized AGENTS.md"
        echo "  recommend <prompt>  Recommend context files for prompt"
        echo "  budget              Check current token budget"
        echo "  heartbeat           Install optimized heartbeat"
        echo "  providers           List available providers"
        echo "  detect              Show auto-detected provider"
        echo ""
        echo "Examples:"
        echo "  ./optimize.sh route 'thanks!'           # → cheap tier"
        echo "  ./optimize.sh route 'design an API'     # → smart tier"
        echo "  ./optimize.sh budget                    # → current usage"
        ;;
    *)
        echo "Unknown command: $1"
        echo "Run './optimize.sh help' for usage"
        exit 1
        ;;
esac


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