caveman

Compress AI communication by removing filler while preserving technical terms.

Updated Apr 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/koseki2580/skills --skill caveman-koseki2580
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: caveman
Source: https://github.com/koseki2580/skills/tree/main/skills/caveman
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/koseki2580/skills --skill caveman-koseki2580

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill reduces token usage and verbosity when you want brief, technically accurate answers without conversational fluff.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ultra-compressed communication: Drops filler, articles, pleasantries, and hedging while preserving technical accuracy.
  • Crisp technical patterns: Uses terse phrasing and a consistent structure like [thing] [action] [reason]. [next step].
  • Safety-aware exception handling: Temporarily disables caveman compression for security warnings, irreversible confirmations, and multi-step sequences where ordering could be misunderstood.

Quick Start

Ask for caveman mode, for example: "Explain this bug in caveman mode and include only the likely cause and exact fix."

Frequently Asked Questions about caveman

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I reduce token usage when getting technical troubleshooting answers from AI?

You can reduce token usage by applying a compression mode that removes filler and pleasantries while preserving technical terms and code blocks. This yields deterministic, brief answers without conversational fluff.

What is caveman mode for AI implementation guidance?

Caveman mode is a prompting style that compresses AI communication to minimize token usage. It applies rule-based removal of articles and hedging, using terse phrasing like [thing] [action] [reason] to maintain technical accuracy.

How do I get brief AI answers without losing technical accuracy?

To get brief answers without losing accuracy, request a compression mode that drops conversational fluff but strictly preserves technical terms and code blocks. This applies to troubleshooting and implementation guidance scenarios.

Does compressed AI communication work for security warnings and irreversible actions?

Compressed AI communication temporarily disables brevity for security warnings, irreversible confirmations, and multi-step sequences. This exception restores full clarity to prevent misunderstandings during critical operations.

When should I not use ultra-compressed AI communication?

You should not use ultra-compressed AI communication for multi-step sequences where ordering could be misunderstood, or during security warnings and irreversible actions. The system restores clarity for these critical scenarios.