Most of your "Opus tasks" aren't actually Opus tasks. File reads, status checks,
Most of your "Opus tasks" aren't actually Opus tasks. File reads, status checks, basic code changes don't need the $15/$75 model. I added one line to Claude's persistent memory and now it coaches me on cost automatically: "Call out when I'm using the wrong model tier. Lookups https://t.co/PtH6tW6X
Jordan Lyall (@JordanLyall) shared their OpenClaw setup.
Overview
Most of your "Opus tasks" aren't actually Opus tasks. File reads, status checks, basic code changes don't need the $15/$75 model. I added one line to Claude's persistent memory and now it coaches me on cost automatically: "Call out when I'm using the wrong model tier. Lookups https://t.co/PtH6tW6X
Setup
Requirements: OpenClaw or Clawdbot, Always-on machine (Mac Mini, VPS, etc.), Claude API Key
Estimated setup time: 1-2 hours
Monthly API cost: $10-30
Source
[Original post](https://x.com/JordanLyall/status/2023925920135004411)
Requirements
- OpenClaw or Clawdbot
- Always-on machine (Mac Mini, VPS, etc.)
- Claude API Key