caveman

Compresses AI responses by removing filler words while preserving technical accuracy.

Updated Jul 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/unnxt30/skills --skill caveman-unnxt30
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: caveman
Source: https://github.com/unnxt30/skills/tree/main/caveman
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/unnxt30/skills --skill caveman-unnxt30

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Long, verbose AI responses consume excessive tokens and bury technical answers in pleasantries, filler words, and hedging. This Skill cuts token usage by roughly 75% while keeping all technical substance intact. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Ultra-Compressed Responses: Drops articles, filler words, pleasantries, and hedging while keeping code blocks, error messages, and technical terms exact. - Persistent Mode: Stays active across every response once triggered, until the user explicitly says "stop caveman" or "normal mode". - Auto-Clarity Exception: Temporarily reverts to full sentences for security warnings, irreversible action confirmations, and multi-step sequences where fragments could be misread. - Use Case: During a long debugging session, activate caveman mode to get terse, direct diagnoses like "Bug in auth middleware. Token expiry check use < not <=." instead of paragraph-length explanations. ## Quick Start Say "caveman mode" or "be brief" to switch the assistant into ultra-compressed responses for the rest of the conversation.

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?

Activate caveman mode by saying "caveman mode", "be brief", or "less tokens". The assistant then drops articles, filler words, and pleasantries, cutting token usage by roughly 75% while keeping technical content exact.

How do I turn off caveman mode once it is active?

Say "stop caveman" or "normal mode" to deactivate it. The mode persists across every response until explicitly turned off, so it will not revert on its own after many turns.

Does caveman mode change code blocks or error messages?

No. Code blocks remain unchanged, error messages are quoted exactly, and technical terms stay precise. Only prose around the technical content is compressed into fragments.

When does caveman mode stop being brief automatically?

It temporarily reverts to full sentences for security warnings, irreversible action confirmations, multi-step sequences where fragments risk misreading, or when you ask for clarification. It resumes caveman style afterward.

What are the limitations of ultra-compressed AI responses?

Fragmented phrasing can be harder to parse for nuanced explanations, onboarding documentation, or audiences unfamiliar with the topic. It is best suited for experienced users in fast technical back-and-forth, not polished written deliverables.