caveman

Compress AI responses into terse formats while preserving critical details.

Updated Apr 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/badowhp/skill-mania --skill caveman-badowhp
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: caveman
Source: https://github.com/badowhp/skill-mania/tree/main/plugins/skill-mania/skills/caveman
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/badowhp/skill-mania --skill caveman-badowhp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of receiving overly verbose AI responses that bury critical information like blockers, verification gaps, safety warnings, and required citations under unnecessary filler text, praise, and recaps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Strict Terse Output Rules: Compresses responses to the shortest possible length that fully answers the request, using only 1 short paragraph or up to 3 bullets maximum.
  • Non-Negotiable Critical Detail Preservation: Ensures all essential information including failed commands, test gaps, irreversible-action warnings, and source links are never omitted, even in compact output.
  • Use Case: Use it when reviewing a recent code branch to get a 1-line summary of changes plus any remaining verification gaps, instead of a multi-paragraph implementation walkthrough.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to use the caveman skill to summarize the changes from your current git branch and list any unverified test cases in a terse format.

Frequently Asked Questions about caveman

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get concise code review output without losing critical safety warnings?

Concise code review output preserves critical safety warnings by applying strict terse formatting rules that eliminate filler text while explicitly retaining irreversible-action warnings, failed commands, and verification gaps in 3 bullets maximum.

Why does AI verbose output obscure blockers and verification gaps in branch summaries?

Verbose AI output obscures blockers and verification gaps by burying critical operational details under unnecessary filler text, praise, and recaps. Applying compact response rules enforces result-first presentation that isolates failed commands and test gaps.

What is the best way to format technical answers for minimal prose and compact responses?

Formatting technical answers for minimal prose requires enforcing strict output shaping rules that compress responses into 1 short paragraph or 3 bullets maximum, prioritizing result-first presentation without reducing task completion or safety standards.

Can I get a 1-line git branch summary that still lists unverified test cases?

Yes, you can get a 1-line git branch summary that lists unverified test cases by requesting terse output formatting, which compresses the change summary while non-negotiably preserving all required verification gaps and failed command disclosures.

Does terse output formatting drop required citations and risk disclosures from code reviews?

Terse output formatting does not drop required citations and risk disclosures from code reviews. It enforces non-negotiable critical detail preservation to ensure source links and irreversible-action warnings remain intact despite compact response lengths.

When do I need compact responses for technical question answering?

You need compact responses for technical question answering when explicit requests for terse, brief, low-prose, or minimal output are made, ensuring factual answers prioritize critical details like blockers and safety caveats over filler content.