caveman

Condense verbose AI responses into terse, technically precise fragments.

Updated Jul 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kartikkabadi/skills --skill caveman-kartikkabadi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: caveman
Source: https://github.com/kartikkabadi/skills/tree/main/caveman
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kartikkabadi/skills --skill caveman-kartikkabadi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps reduce wordiness without losing technical accuracy, making responses faster to read and cheaper to generate.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ultra-brief communication: Removes filler, pleasantries, and hedging while preserving meaning.
  • Persistent style mode: Stays active across turns until the user explicitly switches it off.
  • Clear exception handling: Temporarily expands wording for safety warnings, destructive actions, or when clarity matters.

Quick Start

Use caveman mode and answer my next message in terse, technically precise fragments.

Frequently Asked Questions about caveman

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I make AI responses more concise without losing technical accuracy?

To reduce verbose AI responses into compact, high-signal output, apply a persistent brevity style that removes filler and hedging while preserving technical accuracy. This makes responses faster to read and cheaper to generate.

What is the best way to reduce token usage in chat responses?

The best way to reduce token usage is to enable a persistent concise communication style that removes filler and abbreviates common terms. This low-token output mode maintains technical meaning while shrinking response size.

Can I keep brevity mode active across multiple chat turns?

Yes, you can keep brevity mode active across multiple chat turns through persistent style control. The concise writing mode stays applied until you explicitly switch it off or request a return to normal output.

Does concise writing mode handle safety warnings differently?

Yes, concise writing mode handles safety warnings differently through clear exception handling. It temporarily expands wording for safety warnings, destructive actions, or clarity-sensitive situations to ensure critical information remains fully understandable.

How do I activate terse response formatting for my chat session?

To activate terse response formatting, request a caveman-style response mode in your chat session. This triggers the removal of filler and abbreviation of common terms, producing compact, technically precise fragments.