caveman

Compresses AI responses into terse caveman-style prose while preserving technical accuracy.

Updated Aug 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/julicode10/julicode10.github.io --skill caveman-julicode10
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: caveman
Source: https://github.com/julicode10/julicode10.github.io/tree/main/.agents/skills/caveman
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/julicode10/julicode10.github.io --skill caveman-julicode10

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Long, filler-heavy AI responses waste tokens and slow down reading. This Skill compresses every model response into terse caveman-style prose, cutting output tokens by roughly 65% while keeping all technical details, code blocks, and error strings exact. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Six intensity levels: lite, full (default), ultra, plus three Classical Chinese (文言文) modes for extreme character reduction. - Persistent session mode: once activated, compression applies to every response until explicitly stopped with "stop caveman" or "normal mode". - Auto-clarity fallback: automatically reverts to normal prose for security warnings, irreversible-action confirmations, and ambiguous multi-step sequences. - Use Case: During a long debugging session, invoke /caveman to get direct, fragment-style answers like "Bug in auth middleware. Token expiry check use < not <=." instead of verbose explanations. ## Quick Start Say "caveman mode" or type /caveman to make all subsequent responses terse and token-efficient.

Frequently Asked Questions about caveman

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

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How do I make AI responses shorter and use fewer tokens?

Invoke /caveman or say "caveman mode" to activate compressed responses. The default full level drops articles and filler, cutting output tokens by about 65% while keeping code, error strings, and technical terms exact.

What are the caveman intensity levels?

Six levels exist: lite (full sentences, no filler), full (default, drops articles), ultra (bare fragments), and wenyan-lite, wenyan-full, wenyan-ultra for Classical Chinese compression reaching 80-90% character reduction.

Does caveman mode change code blocks or error messages?

No. Code blocks, function names, API names, CLI commands, and exact error strings are always preserved verbatim. Only prose is compressed; technical content stays exact.

How do I turn off caveman mode?

Say "stop caveman" or "normal mode" to revert to standard prose. The mode otherwise persists for the entire session and applies to every response until explicitly disabled.

When does caveman mode stop compressing automatically?

It auto-reverts to normal prose for security warnings, irreversible-action confirmations, ambiguous multi-step sequences, and when you repeat a question. Compression resumes after the clear part is done.

Does caveman mode work in languages other than English?

Yes. It preserves the user's dominant language and compresses style within that language. The wenyan levels specifically target Classical Chinese output, and grammatical particles are kept where they carry meaning.