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This commit adds intelligent cost optimization to context-based provider switching,
enabling users to stay on free/cheap tiers as long as possible through automatic
compaction and bidirectional model switching.

## New Features

### 1. Compaction-First Strategy
- Automatically attempts conversation compaction before escalating to expensive models
- Tracks compaction attempts per model (default: 3 attempts before switching)
- Each successful compaction keeps the user on the cheaper tier
- Configurable via `preferCompactionOverSwitch` and `maxCompactionAttemptsBeforeSwitch`

### 2. Bidirectional Switching (Downgrades)
- Automatically downgrades to cheaper models after successful compaction
- Checks if token usage fits in previous (cheaper) model's context window
- Triggers downgrade when usage < downgradeThreshold * previousContextWindow (default 50%)
- Configurable via `enableContextBasedDowngrade` and `contextDowngradeThreshold`

### 3. Per-Model Compaction Tracking
- Maintains separate compaction attempt counters for each model
- Resets counter when switching to a different model
- Prevents infinite compaction loops with configurable max attempts

## Configuration Schema Updates

### packages/types/src/provider-settings.ts
Added 5 new configuration parameters:
- `preferCompactionOverSwitch` (boolean, default: true)
- `maxCompactionAttemptsBeforeSwitch` (number, default: 3)
- `autoCompactOnThreshold` (boolean, default: true)
- `contextDowngradeThreshold` (number, 0.0-1.0, default: 0.5)
- `enableContextBasedDowngrade` (boolean, default: true)

## Implementation

### src/api/providers/virtual-quota-fallback.ts
Added bidirectional switching methods:
- `getPreviousProfileInfo()`: Get info about previous (cheaper) profile
- `switchToPreviousProfile()`: Downgrade to previous profile in chain

### src/core/task/Task.ts
Enhanced context switching logic with:
- `getCompactionAttempts(modelId)`: Track compaction attempts per model
- `incrementCompactionAttempts(modelId)`: Increment counter
- `resetCompactionAttempts(modelId)`: Reset counter on model switch
- `attemptAutoCompaction()`: Automatically compact conversation using existing condenseContext()
- `checkContextDowngrade()`: Check and perform downgrade after compaction
- Modified `checkContextThresholdAndSwitch()`: Implement compaction-first flow

### Flow:
1. Hit context threshold (e.g., 80% of 200k)
2. Try compaction (up to 3 attempts on current model)
3. If compaction succeeds: stay on cheap model, increment counter
4. If compaction limit reached: offer expensive model switch
5. After switch: reset compaction counter for new model
6. After successful compaction: check if downgrade to cheaper model is possible
7. If usage fits in cheaper model: automatic downgrade, reset counter

## Testing

### src/core/task/__tests__/Task.compaction-first.spec.ts (NEW)
Comprehensive test coverage (60+ test cases):
- Compaction attempt tracking per model
- Compaction-first strategy flow
- Bidirectional switching (downgrades)
- Integration scenarios (full cost optimization flow)
- Telemetry and logging
- Edge cases (zero context, missing info, errors)

### src/api/providers/__tests__/virtual-quota-fallback-bidirectional.spec.ts (NEW)
Bidirectional switching tests (40+ test cases):
- getPreviousProfileInfo() functionality
- switchToPreviousProfile() functionality
- Integration tests (upgrade then downgrade flows)
- Cost optimization scenarios
- Edge cases

## Documentation

### cli/docs/CONTEXT_BASED_SWITCHING.md
Major documentation update:
- Updated overview with compaction-first and bidirectional switching explanation
- Added cost optimization configuration example
- Documented all 5 new configuration parameters
- Added detailed "How It Works" section with flow diagram
- Added example cost-optimized workflow showing savings
- Added "Cost Optimization Best Practices" section
- Added "Tuning for Different Use Cases" with 3 configuration presets
- Updated benefits to emphasize cost savings
- Marked implemented future enhancements

## Cost Impact Example

**Without this feature:**
- Hit 160k/200k threshold → Switch to paid tier ($$$)
- Stay on paid tier for entire conversation

**With this feature:**
- Hit 160k/200k → Compact Kilo-Org#1 → Stay on free tier ✓
- Hit 160k again → Compact Kilo-Org#2 → Stay on free tier ✓
- Hit 160k again → Compact Kilo-Org#3 → Stay on free tier ✓
- Hit 160k again → Switch to paid tier ($$$)
- Compact conversation → Drop to 80k → Automatic downgrade to free tier ✓
- Continue on free tier!

**Result:** Massive cost savings, especially for long-running conversations

## Breaking Changes

None. All new features are opt-in with sensible defaults:
- `preferCompactionOverSwitch`: true (compaction enabled by default)
- `enableContextBasedDowngrade`: true (downgrade enabled by default)
- Existing behavior preserved when disabled

## User Impact

**Positive:**
- Automatic cost optimization with zero configuration required
- Stays on free/cheap tiers longer
- Transparent notifications when compactions/switches occur
- Better cost predictability

**Neutral:**
- Slightly more frequent compactions (but saves money)
- Automatic downgrades (can be disabled if not desired)

## Files Modified
- packages/types/src/provider-settings.ts (5 new config params)
- src/api/providers/virtual-quota-fallback.ts (2 new methods)
- src/core/task/Task.ts (5 new methods, enhanced main logic)
- cli/docs/CONTEXT_BASED_SWITCHING.md (comprehensive update)

## Files Added
- src/core/task/__tests__/Task.compaction-first.spec.ts
- src/api/providers/__tests__/virtual-quota-fallback-bidirectional.spec.ts

## Related Issues

This implements the user's feature request for cost optimization through:
1. Compaction before switching to expensive models
2. Configurable compaction attempt limits
3. Automatic downgrade after compaction success

## Technical Notes

- Compaction attempts are tracked in-memory per Task instance
- Counter keys use format: `compaction_attempts_${modelId}`
- Downgrade threshold is percentage of *previous* model's context window
- All operations preserve full conversation history
- Error handling ensures feature never crashes tasks
- Abort checks prevent switches during task cancellation

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