caveman

Reduce AI conversation token usage while preserving technical accuracy and code blocks.

Updated Jun 17, 2025

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Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/nikbrunner/dots --skill caveman-nikbrunner

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: caveman
Source: https://github.com/nikbrunner/dots/tree/main/common/.agents/skills/caveman
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nikbrunner/dots --skill caveman-nikbrunner

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ultra-compressed communication mode that cuts token usage while preserving full technical accuracy. It reduces verbosity in AI chats without sacrificing correctness, enabling faster, clearer technical exchanges.

Core Features & Use Cases

Intensity levels: lite, full (default), ultra, wenyan-lite, wenyan-full, wenyan-ultra to adjust brevity and tone.
Trigger-based activation: auto-activates when users say phrases like "caveman mode", "talk like caveman", or use /caveman.
Persistent, safe operation: remains active across turns with explicit deactivation and conservative phrasing to avoid misinterpretation.

Quick Start

Activate caveman mode by issuing /caveman and respond tersely with precise technical content.

Frequently Asked Questions about caveman

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

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How do I activate ultra-compressed mode for AI technical chats?▼

You activate ultra-compressed mode by issuing the /caveman command or using trigger phrases like "caveman mode", which auto-activates terse, technically accurate responses.

How do I reduce token usage in AI conversations without losing technical accuracy?▼

You can reduce token usage without losing technical accuracy by applying an ultra-compressed communication mode that removes verbosity while preserving critical terms and code blocks.

What is the best way to get concise AI responses for coding and debugging discussions?▼

The best way to get concise AI responses is to trigger a brevity mode using commands like /caveman, which forces the assistant to reply tersely with precise technical content.

Can I adjust the brevity level of AI responses during technical chats?▼

Yes, you can adjust the brevity level using intensity levels like lite, full, and ultra to control the exact tone and compression of AI responses during technical discussions.

Does compressed AI communication work safely across multiple conversation turns?▼

Compressed AI communication works safely across multiple turns by maintaining persistent operation with explicit deactivation and conservative phrasing to prevent technical misinterpretation.

How do I activate ultra-compressed mode for AI technical chats?▼

You activate ultra-compressed mode by issuing the /caveman command or using trigger phrases like "caveman mode", which auto-activates terse, technically accurate responses.