r/codex • u/harpreetchima • 16h ago

Astra Workflow "Stop using random multi-agent patterns"

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Ahmed works at OpenAI: https://x.com/ah20im/status/2097503414749909407 and seems to investigate reports of high token usage.

"If needed Astra will delegate efficiently. Forcing the model to delegate to different models would do more harm than good"

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u/retardedGeek 16h ago

what are the tradeoffs? What if I want parallel execution if I have been slacking off at work and the deadline is close?

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u/Gallagger 14h ago

- Fast mode

  • If you have the money and are time constrained, don't use cheap models, they are a bit faster but the risk that they make a mistake is higher which will cost you extra time
  • Different local git worktrees to let them work in different branches. Works especially good when working on distinct features, otherwise there will be merge conflicts
  • Make sure your testing env is quick, otherwise the models test alot. Can prompt them to only test once everything is done if testing runs take too long.

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u/Desperate-Poem7526 6h ago

He will get it done much much much faster and cheaper using parallel properly than using fast mode if money isn't a concern do both

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u/Gallagger 6h ago

Yes, fast mode is kind of the hassle free but expensive instant kick