Always Save Users Tokens: Default to Cheapest Capable Model

Problem

Claude Code agents default to expensive models for tasks that don't require their capability. Users pay unnecessary tokens because the system uses Opus/Sonnet when Haiku would work perfectly fine.

Request

Always default to the cheapest model capable of completing the task. Never use an expensive model when a cheaper one will work.

Task-to-Model Mapping:

• Haiku: Exploration, search, file reading, research, simple questions
• Sonnet: Context-gathering, moderate analysis, code review
• Opus: Complex reasoning, architectural decisions, multi-step problem solving

Outcome

Users save tokens by default. No manual optimization needed.