API Cost Optimizer

Diagnose, estimate, and optimize LLM API costs for OpenClaw agents running 24/7.

What This Skill Does

• Estimates API spend from agent configuration (model, heartbeat interval, task complexity)
• Diagnoses heartbeat waste — the #1 cause of runaway API bills
• Counts and categorizes tools the agent has access to
• Produces a cost report with prioritized recommendations
• Estimates time-to-payback for any recommended changes

The Problem This Solves

Documented cases show agents burning $8–$250 per week in API costs due to misconfigured heartbeats and inefficient task patterns. A properly tuned heartbeat alone can reduce costs by 60–90%.

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