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caveman-help

Displays a quick-reference card of caveman modes, skills, and configuration options.

Updated Aug 20, 2026
Search Tags:#slash commands#token savings#cheat sheet#text compression#cli help#reference card
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bittlinkm/claude-setup --skill caveman-help-bittlinkm
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: caveman-help
Source: https://github.com/bittlinkm/claude-setup/tree/main/skills/caveman-help
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bittlinkm/claude-setup --skill caveman-help-bittlinkm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When using the caveman terse-communication system, it is easy to forget which slash commands activate which compression modes or what sibling skills exist. This Skill prints a single reference card so you never have to hunt through documentation mid-session. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Mode Reference: Lists all six compression modes (lite, full, ultra, wenyan-lite, wenyan, wenyan-ultra) with their triggers and effects. - Skill Directory: Shows sibling skills such as caveman-commit, caveman-review, and caveman-compress with their invocation commands. - Configuration Guide: Explains how to set the default mode via the CAVEMAN_DEFAULT_MODE environment variable or a JSON config file. - Use Case: You remember caveman has a classical Chinese mode but forget the exact command; invoke the help card to see it is /caveman wenyan. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to show the caveman help reference card to see all available modes and commands.

Frequently Asked Questions about caveman-help

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I see all available caveman modes and commands?▼

Invoke /caveman-help or say "caveman help" to print the full reference card. It lists every mode (lite, full, ultra, and three wenyan variants), all sibling skills, and deactivation triggers in one output.

What caveman modes are available for compressing responses?▼

Six modes exist: lite, full (default), ultra, wenyan-lite, wenyan, and wenyan-ultra. They range from dropping filler words to extreme fragment compression and full classical Chinese style.

How do I change the default caveman mode?▼

Set the CAVEMAN_DEFAULT_MODE environment variable, which takes highest priority, or write a defaultMode value to ~/.config/caveman/config.json. Setting it to "off" disables auto-activation while still allowing manual activation with /caveman.

Does caveman-help change the active mode when invoked?▼

No, it is a one-shot display only. It does not flip the active mode, write flag files, or persist anything, so your current mode stays exactly as it was.

How do I turn off caveman mode during a session?▼

Say "stop caveman" or "normal mode" to deactivate. You can resume at any time by invoking /caveman again, and the mode otherwise persists until changed or the session ends.

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