caveman-compress

Compress natural language markdown files to reduce Claude token usage.

8|4|Updated Jul 31, 2025

Search Tags:#claude #file compression #token compression #markdown compression #memory file management

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/aesthezel/venezuela-juega --skill caveman-compress-aesthezel

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: caveman-compress
Source: https://github.com/aesthezel/venezuela-juega/tree/main/.junie/skills/caveman-compress
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aesthezel/venezuela-juega --skill caveman-compress-aesthezel

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires claude, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill reduces the number of tokens Claude uses by compressing memory files, leading to faster session loads and lower costs.

Core Features & Use Cases

Memory File Compression: Compresses files like CLAUDE.md to reduce Claude token usage.
Backup: Creates a human-readable backup of the original file.
Preservation: Preserves all technical substance, code, URLs, and structure.
Use Case: If you have a large CLAUDE.md file, using this Skill can save a significant amount of tokens, reducing costs and improving performance.

Quick Start

Use the caveman-compress skill to compress the 'CLAUDE.md' file.

Frequently Asked Questions about caveman-compress

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I reduce Claude token usage when loading large markdown memory files?▼

To reduce Claude token usage, you can compress markdown memory files like CLAUDE.md. This process preserves all technical substance, code, URLs, and structure while shrinking the overall token count for faster loads.

Does markdown compression remove code blocks or URLs from my memory files?▼

Markdown compression does not remove code blocks or URLs from your memory files. It preserves all technical content and structural elements while compressing the natural language text to lower token counts.

What do I need to compress markdown files for Claude?▼

To compress markdown files for Claude, you need Python 3.10 or higher and access to the Claude API. The skill uses the API for primary compression and Python's subprocess module as a fallback.

How do I compress a CLAUDE.md file without losing technical context?▼

You compress a CLAUDE.md file by running a compression skill that validates output integrity to ensure no technical context is lost. It also creates a human-readable backup of the original file automatically.

Why does my large memory file cause slow session loads in Claude?▼

Large memory files cause slow session loads in Claude due to high token counts. Compressing the natural language markdown content reduces token usage, which directly lowers costs and improves loading performance.

Are there limitations to using Python subprocess for token compression fallback?▼

The Python subprocess fallback for token compression may lack the contextual nuance of the primary API method. However, the skill validates the final output integrity to ensure the compressed file remains accurate.