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When command-line agents execute complex tasks, they may read dozens of files as context, consuming tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of tokens per task, with costs potentially reaching several dollars.
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Medium-term (~90 days)
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9/1/2026
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Valid until: 11/30/2026
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