caveman

Compress assistant responses into terse technical fragments with lite, full, or ultra modes.

Updated May 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anilveersingh1308/copilot-skills --skill caveman-anilveersingh1308
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: caveman
Source: https://github.com/anilveersingh1308/copilot-skills/tree/main/.github/skills/caveman
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anilveersingh1308/copilot-skills --skill caveman-anilveersingh1308

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The caveman mode reduces response length while keeping technical correctness when you need maximum token efficiency and minimal verbosity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ultra-terse response control: Switches the assistant into concise fragments or maximal compression modes (lite/full/ultra).
  • Predictable delivery style: Removes filler, keeps exact technical terms, and preserves code blocks, commands, paths, errors, and literals.
  • Use Case: When reviewing logs or debugging quickly, use caveman mode to get a compact “problem -> cause -> fix -> next step” response without extra explanation.

Quick Start

Tell the assistant “/caveman ultra: summarize the likely root cause of this error and give the next safest fix step.”

Frequently Asked Questions about caveman

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I get concise technical replies for debugging without filler text?

Concise technical replies for debugging are generated by enabling caveman command mode, which compresses outputs into short fragments while preserving exact code blocks, commands, paths, and errors. It removes filler text and structures responses as problem, cause, fix, and next step.

What is token efficiency mode for technical support chats?

Token efficiency mode for technical support is a response compression technique that reduces verbosity while maintaining technical accuracy. It uses level-specific compression rules to deliver terse fragments, maximizing turnaround time during log reviews or debugging sessions.

How do I start ultra-terse command mode for summarizing root causes?

To start ultra-terse command mode for summarizing root causes, instruct the assistant using a command like /caveman ultra followed by your request. This activates maximal compression, delivering compact problem, cause, fix, and next step responses.

Does caveman compression preserve exact file paths and error literals?

Yes, caveman compression preserves exact file paths and error literals. The level-specific compression rules suppress filler text but strictly maintain exact technical terms, code blocks, commands, and literals to ensure technical correctness is not lost.

When should I avoid using ultra-terse response control?

You should avoid using ultra-terse response control when you need detailed explanations or conversational context, as it suppresses filler and compresses outputs into fragments. It is designed strictly for maximum token efficiency and quick technical debugging turnaround.

Can I adjust the level of response compression during a debugging session?

Yes, you can adjust response compression levels during a debugging session by selecting lite, full, or ultra modes. These levels control verbosity reduction, allowing you to scale the terseness of technical support replies based on your current token efficiency needs.