## Description
Extracts provider-neutral output effort decisions into a pure
`output_effort_policy` module. `output_shaper` still owns request
mutation and labels, while the rank comparisons, legacy thinking clamp,
and OpenAI text verbosity eligibility now live behind small
deterministic functions.
Closes #
## Type of Change
- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change that fixes an issue)
- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change that adds functionality)
- [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing
functionality to change)
- [ ] Documentation update
- [ ] Performance improvement
- [x] Code refactoring (no functional changes)
## Changes Made
- Added `headroom.proxy.output_effort_policy` for effort lowering,
legacy thinking budget clamping, and OpenAI text verbosity decisions.
- Updated `output_shaper` to delegate those pure decisions while
preserving existing labels and request mutation behavior.
- Added focused policy tests for effort rank transitions, thinking clamp
boundaries, and verbosity creation/lowering.
- Included the current LiteLLM callback signature compatibility shim
required for repo-wide mypy on main-based slices.
## Testing
- [x] Unit tests pass (`pytest`)
- [x] Linting passes (`ruff check .`)
- [x] Type checking passes (`mypy headroom`)
- [x] New tests added for new functionality
- [ ] Manual testing performed
### Test Output
```text
python -m pytest tests/test_output_effort_policy.py tests/test_output_shaper.py tests/test_litellm_callback.py -q
56 passed in 6.34s
python -m ruff check .
All checks passed!
python -m ruff format --check .
1095 files already formatted
python -m mypy headroom --ignore-missing-imports
Success: no issues found in 409 source files
gitleaks protect --staged --no-banner --redact
no leaks found
```
## Real Behavior Proof
- Environment: Windows, Python 3.13.13, clean worktree based on
`headroomlabs/main`.
- Exact command / steps: targeted pytest, ruff, format check, repo-wide
mypy, staged gitleaks scan.
- Observed result: output effort policy/shaper/callback tests pass;
static checks pass; no staged secrets detected.
- Not tested: live provider calls; this slice preserves existing request
mutation behavior and only moves pure policy decisions.
## Review Readiness
- [x] I have performed a self-review
- [x] This PR is ready for human review
## Checklist
- [x] My code follows the project's style guidelines
- [x] I have performed a self-review of my code
- [x] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
- [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
- [x] My changes generate no new warnings
- [x] I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my
feature works
- [x] New and existing unit tests pass locally with my changes
- [ ] I have updated the CHANGELOG.md if applicable
## Screenshots (if applicable)
N/A
## Additional Notes
Documentation and changelog updates are not applicable for this internal
architecture slice. PR-specific GHAS checks will be monitored after
opening.
