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- Store files under `/tmp/gh-aw/`
- Document file locations and schema in the prompt body so the agent doesn't need to explore

See also: [DataOps pattern docs](https://github.com/github/gh-aw/blob/main/docs/src/content/docs/patterns/data-ops.md)

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## Technique 2 — Use `gh-proxy` and `cli-proxy` Instead of the MCP Server
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- Put verbose instructions (report layout, rubric details, formatting constraints) into `## skill:` blocks.
- Invoke skills only when needed (e.g., producing final output), so early turns stay lean.

This delays expensive instruction payloads until the final phase, lowering ambient context.
This delays expensive instruction payloads until the final phase, lowering ambient context. See [subagents.md](subagents.md) for full syntax.

**Sub-agent model aliases:**

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Always use aliases, not model IDs — aliases resolve to the best available model per provider.

See also: [Inline Sub-Agents](subagents.md)

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## Technique 4 — Apply the Caveman Technique
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1. Compare variants using `gh aw audit <control-run-id> <optimized-run-id>`
2. Inspect `aic`, `input_tokens`, `output_tokens`, `cache_read_tokens`, and `cache_write_tokens`
3. Validate output quality and decision accuracy against the control run
4. If the optimized variant wins on cost **and** quality, rewrite the baseline prompt and remove the `experiments:` field
4. If the optimized variant wins on cost **and** quality, rewrite the baseline prompt and remove the `experiments:` field. See [experiments.md](experiments.md) for A/B testing details.

**Key experiment dimensions for token optimization:**

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| Sub-agent usage | `single-agent` / `with-subagents` |
| Tool mode | `mcp-local` / `gh-proxy` |

See also: [A/B Testing Experiments](experiments.md)

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## Technique 6 — Reduce Trigger Frequency and Batch Work
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