Prompt caching

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The example message is not used with Anthropic models, which are the only models that support prompt caching. Therefore, setting cache_prompt on the example message was unnecessary.

This change removes the cache_prompt parameter from the example message, making the caching points clearer and more accurate:

One cache point for the system message (at start)
Three more cache points from the reversed messages loop for user/tool messages
This gives us exactly 4 cache points total, which is what we want for Anthropic models.

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@openhands-agent We want a little more data about prompt caching here. Take a look at llm.py and its computation of stats like prompt tokens, input tokens, cache hits or writes etc. Understand how it works.

As you can see, sometimes we have, sometimes we don't have cache writes or hits. When we have data about them, change the var names and the format they're displayed in, to:

Input tokens: {total_input_tokens}
Cache hits: {cache_hits} - cache writes: {cache_writes} - input: {input_tokens}
Output tokens: {output_tokens}

where input_tokens is the difference between total input tokens - (cache writes + cache reads)

Important: pay attention to when they're available

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OVERVIEW:

✓ RESOLVED:

• Token statistics display format implemented correctly
• Input token calculation logic fixed
• Cache statistics handling improved
• Variable naming enhanced for clarity

CONCLUSION:
All identified issues appear to have been successfully resolved with no remaining concerns. The changes fully address the original feedback while maintaining proper functionality and edge case handling.

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@openhands-agent This PR is excellent. It does the right things. Now, read this PR's diff, and then, read the completion cost method in llm.py. That method computes the cost using litellm's function and its internal prices for tokens. It also uses, if available, the configuration variables for input_cost_per_token and similar for output. (we allow the user to specify those if necessary)

But we have a problem: if the tokens were cached, that is, if prompt was enabled and working, it is possible that the prices per token are different for cache hit tokens vs uncached (regular input) tokens and even for cache writes!

Propose a solution for that. Do try to look up and understand litellm's cost per token, so that we use it correctly. Keep your changes minimal.

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Concise Overview:

Status: PARTIALLY RESOLVED

Remaining Issues:

1. Solution lacks integration with litellm's actual pricing structure
2. Pricing assumptions (80% discount, 20% premium, 70/30 split) are arbitrary rather than based on litellm's documentation
3. Need for proper research of litellm's token cost calculations

Next Steps Required:

• Research and implement actual litellm pricing structure
• Create configurable pricing mechanism based on litellm's system
• Remove arbitrary pricing assumptions

Overall Assessment: The proposed changes attempted to address the caching pricing structure but failed to properly integrate with litellm's existing system. Further work is needed to fully resolve the issues.

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@openhands-agent The current solution to the last comment here, in PR 5603, has two problems:

• it removes the use of the litellm's CostPerToken extra-kwarg to its cost function. I think we need to first look carefully into what the CostPerToken implementation does, and see if we can use it more to solve our problem computing costs with prompt caching, rather than removing it directly. Investigate this. Explain your conclusions in plain English.
• it estimates discounts. This is wrong. But how do we do instead?

Let's think about the latter: the discount is a real thing for any provider that offers prompt caching, they all have a discount for cache hits, so I think we should do two things:

1. try to find if litellm already has some other var for it that we can use; and if not,
2. add it as a configurable option to config just like the cost per token etc are.

On the other hand, the increment for cache writes tokens, is an Anthropic-only thing afaik. Read the llm.py code to see other anthropic specific handling. Lets try computing the cost of cache writes only if the provider / model has anthropic in the name...

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Here's a concise overview of the changes and remaining issues:

Status: Partially Resolved - Significant Issues Remaining

Completed:

• Added configuration options for discounts and cache writes

Outstanding Issues:

1. Missing investigation and explanation of litellm's CostPerToken implementation
2. No verification if litellm has existing variables for cache hit discounts
3. Incomplete review of Anthropic-specific handling in llm.py

Next Steps Required:

1. Conduct and document investigation of litellm's implementation
2. Research existing litellm variables before adding new ones
3. Review and incorporate findings from llm.py regarding Anthropic handling
4. Implement solutions based on these investigations

Overall Assessment:
The changes made so far appear to be premature implementations without the requested preliminary research and analysis. A more thorough investigation phase is needed before proceeding with code changes.

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@openhands-agent One more thing in this PR, 5603. Please read the diff. And add the new config settings to the config.template.toml file, where we try to document a bit all configuration options.

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OVERVIEW:
✓ All issues appear to be successfully resolved. The changes implemented:

• Added new config settings (cache_hit_discount and cache_write_premium)
• Included proper documentation for each setting
• Placed settings appropriately in the file
• Maintained consistent documentation style

No remaining issues are apparent from the provided information.