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Leverage free agent orchestration before they trigger billable model calls
◆ 85RelevanceOn a story from The New Stack6d ago
OpenAI's current billing structure allows you to run persistent background logic without burning your primary usage limits. You should architect your agents to maximize free "Dot" cycles for routing and logic before committing to billable handoffs.
Takeaways
- Agent orchestration remains free until delegating to Codex or ChatGPT Work.
- Map your handoff points to prevent unexpected usage limit spikes.
- Use free Dots for persistent background logic and task routing.
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OpenAI’s always-on agents are free, until one specific thing happens
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