caveman

Compress assistant replies into terse caveman-style language with configurable intensity levels.

1|Updated Apr 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/darkmatter/skills --skill caveman-darkmatter
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: caveman
Source: https://github.com/darkmatter/skills/tree/main/docs/00-inbox/skills/caveman
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/darkmatter/skills --skill caveman-darkmatter

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill makes responses much shorter without sacrificing technical correctness, helping reduce token use and speed up back-and-forth conversations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ultra-brief response style: Rewrites explanations into compact, fragment-friendly language while keeping exact technical meaning.
  • Multiple intensity levels: Supports lite, full, ultra, and wenyan variants for different compression and tone needs.
  • Safe clarity handling: Switches back to normal language for security warnings, irreversible actions, or cases where terse wording could cause confusion.
  • Use case: A developer asks for a debugging explanation, and the Skill returns a concise, high-signal answer that preserves the key fix, cause, and next step.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to answer your next technical question in caveman mode and choose the desired intensity if you want something other than the default.

Frequently Asked Questions about caveman

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

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How do I reduce token usage in AI responses without losing technical accuracy?

To reduce token usage without losing technical accuracy, you can compress assistant replies into terse language. This approach rewrites explanations into compact fragments while preserving exact technical meaning for debugging and status updates.

What is the best way to format prompts for concise technical explanations?

The best way to format prompts for concise technical explanations is to request a specific compressed response style. You can choose from multiple intensity levels like lite, full, or ultra to control the brevity and tone of the output.

How do I get ultra-brief debugging answers from an AI assistant?

To get ultra-brief debugging answers, ask the assistant to operate in a terse caveman mode. This compresses the response into a high-signal format that preserves the key fix, cause, and next step without verbose explanations.

Does compressing response styles work for security warnings and irreversible actions?

Compressing response styles does not work for security warnings or irreversible actions. The system automatically switches back to normal language for safety-critical or ambiguous instructions to ensure safe clarity and prevent confusion.

Can I use different intensity levels for concise writing in AI conversations?

You can use different intensity levels for concise writing by selecting lite, full, ultra, or wenyan variants. These options allow you to adjust the compression level and tone to suit various back-and-forth conversation needs.