caveman

Compress responses by removing filler while preserving technical accuracy.

1|Updated May 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/spontus-reach/spontus --skill caveman-spontus-reach
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: caveman
Source: https://github.com/spontus-reach/spontus/tree/main/.agents/skills/caveman
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/spontus-reach/spontus --skill caveman-spontus-reach

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It reduces token usage and improves reading speed by stripping filler, pleasantries, and hedging while preserving technical correctness.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ultra-compressed technical replies: Turns verbose answers into terse, high-signal statements for quicker comprehension.
  • Practical troubleshooting phrasing: Uses a consistent pattern like cause -> effect and next-step guidance for debugging.
  • Context-aware exception handling: Temporarily keeps fuller language for security warnings, irreversible confirmations, and ordered multi-step clarity.

Quick Start

Tell the assistant to respond in caveman mode by saying: "caveman mode".

Frequently Asked Questions about caveman

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get ultra-brief technical answers to reduce token usage?

To reduce token usage with ultra-brief technical answers, trigger caveman mode by explicitly asking for brevity. The response strips filler and hedging while preserving technical accuracy.

How does terse formatting handle debugging and troubleshooting explanations?

Terse formatting handles debugging explanations by applying a consistent cause-to-effect pattern with direct next-step guidance. This practical troubleshooting phrasing ensures quick comprehension without unnecessary verbose context.

Can I use brevity mode for security warnings or irreversible actions?

Brevity mode applies context-aware exceptions for security warnings and irreversible actions. It temporarily keeps fuller language to ensure safety and ordered multi-step clarity when handling critical confirmations.

Does ultra-compressed text formatting alter code blocks in the response?

Ultra-compressed text formatting leaves code blocks unchanged. While the response strips pleasantries and applies abbreviations to standard text, it strictly preserves the original formatting of all code blocks.

What is the best way to improve reading speed for technical communication?

The best way to improve reading speed for technical communication is using ultra-compressed replies. This approach turns verbose answers into terse, high-signal statements, stripping filler while maintaining technical correctness.