Worksheet
prompt_tokens:
response_tokens:
calls_per_user:
users_per_day:
cacheable_context:
required_model:AI Builder Launchpad · Step 08
Control Cost
Track cost before it surprises you. Most cost problems are repeated context, oversized prompts, or using a large model for simple work.
Reduce Cost
- Cache stable instructions.
- Summarize long context.
- Use small models for classification.
- Batch offline work.
Exercise
Estimate daily cost for your mini assistant at 10, 100, and 1000 users.
Deliverable
A cost table and one change that reduces cost without hurting quality.
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