caveman

Reduce token usage in AI responses while preserving technical accuracy.

1|Updated Jun 3, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jaysoo/dot-ai-config --skill caveman-jaysoo
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: caveman
Source: https://github.com/jaysoo/dot-ai-config/tree/main/dot_gemini/skills/caveman
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jaysoo/dot-ai-config --skill caveman-jaysoo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Reduces token usage in AI responses while preserving full technical accuracy, enabling leaner, faster conversations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supports multiple intensity levels (lite, full, ultra, wenyan-lite, wenyan-full, wenyan-ultra) to control verbosity and style.
  • Auto-triggers on phrases like caveman mode, be brief, or when token efficiency is requested; can be overridden with a command.
  • Drops fillers, articles, hedging, and unnecessary fluff while preserving critical technical content and formatting (including code blocks).

Quick Start

Enable caveman mode and respond with terse, technically accurate output.

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 while keeping technical accuracy?

Token optimization through caveman mode reduces AI response verbosity by dropping fillers, articles, and hedging while preserving critical technical content and code formatting for leaner, faster conversations.

What is caveman mode for prompt engineering and how does it work?

Caveman mode is a prompt engineering technique that reduces token consumption by adopting a terse, caveman-speaking style. It drops unnecessary fluff while preserving full technical accuracy, enabling leaner, faster conversations across interactive prompts and long-form sessions.

Can I control the brevity intensity when switching to terse tech talk?

You can control brevity intensity using configurable modes: lite, full, ultra, wenyan-lite, wenyan-full, and wenyan-ultra. These modes adjust verbosity and style to suit your token efficiency needs.

How do I trigger terse response mode automatically during a session?

Terse response mode auto-triggers on phrases like "caveman mode" or "be brief," or when token efficiency is requested. It can also be manually overridden with a command to ensure deterministic behavior throughout long-form sessions.

Does token optimization affect code blocks and technical formatting?

No, token optimization does not affect code blocks or critical technical formatting. While it drops unnecessary fluff and hedging from explanations, it explicitly preserves critical technical content and code formatting to maintain accuracy.

When should I avoid using brevity modes for AI responses?

You should avoid brevity modes when responses require extensive explanatory context, conversational hedging, or formal article structure. The modes are designed for terse, precise tech talk and may strip necessary nuance from non-technical discussions.