caveman

Reduce token usage by removing articles, fillers, and pleasantries from text.

Updated Jul 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jonkraatz/claude-skills --skill caveman-jonkraatz
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: caveman
Source: https://github.com/jonkraatz/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/caveman
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jonkraatz/claude-skills --skill caveman-jonkraatz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The caveman Skill reduces communication overhead while maintaining technical accuracy, ideal for concise and efficient exchanges.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reduced Token Usage: Cuts down on non-essential words, decreasing the number of tokens required for communication.
  • Technical Precision: Ensures that technical content remains precise and unaltered.
  • Use Case: Use caveman mode to streamline discussions with team members, ensuring quick and efficient exchanges without unnecessary fluff.

Quick Start

Set the caveman Skill active with the command '/caveman'.

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 technical communication without losing accuracy?

To reduce token usage while maintaining technical accuracy, you can use a streamlined communication mode that excludes articles, fillers, and pleasantries. This approach significantly cuts down non-essential words, decreasing tokens required for text exchanges.

Does streamlined messaging work for collaborative technical environments?

Yes, streamlined messaging works effectively in collaborative technical environments. It enhances clarity and efficiency by removing conversational fluff, ensuring team members can exchange technical content quickly without unnecessary overhead.

How do I start using concise communication mode for technical discussions?

To start using concise communication mode, activate the caveman Skill with the '/caveman' command. This implements streamlined messaging designed to reduce communication overhead while maintaining full technical precision.

What is token efficiency and when do I need it for messaging?

Token efficiency in messaging is the reduction of non-essential words like articles and fillers to decrease the number of tokens required for communication. You need it when optimizing text exchanges for clarity and speed in technical contexts.

Are there limitations to excluding pleasantries and fillers in technical communication?

Excluding pleasantries and fillers in technical communication limits conversational warmth but preserves technical precision. While it reduces token usage and communication overhead, it is strictly designed for efficient, collaborative technical exchanges rather than casual conversation.

What is the best way to optimize conversational text for technical clarity?

The best way to optimize conversational text for technical clarity is to implement a mode that excludes non-essential words like articles and pleasantries. This significantly reduces token usage while ensuring the technical content remains precise and unaltered.