caveman

Enforce concise, high-signal responses in coding and debugging conversations.

1|Updated May 20, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vessux/dotfiles --skill caveman-vessux
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: caveman
Source: https://github.com/vessux/dotfiles/tree/main/umbel/skills/pocock/caveman
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vessux/dotfiles --skill caveman-vessux

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ultra-compressed communication mode. Cuts token usage ~75% by dropping filler, articles, and pleasantries while keeping full technical accuracy. Use when user says "caveman mode", "talk like caveman", "use caveman", "less tokens", or invokes /caveman.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Minimalist responses with preserved technical content.
  • Maintains accuracy while omitting filler and hedging.
  • Useful during rapid-fire development chats, debugging, and quick planning.

Quick Start

Activate caveman mode by saying caveman mode or invoking /caveman to force terse, high-signal replies.

Frequently Asked Questions about caveman

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

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How do I reduce conversational token usage during AI-assisted coding?

To reduce conversational token usage during AI-assisted coding, you can activate a terse response mode that enforces concise, high-signal replies, dropping filler and articles to cut token consumption by roughly 75%.

What is terse prompt engineering for interactive debugging?

Terse prompt engineering for interactive debugging is a deterministic reply style transformation that omits hedging and pleasantries, ensuring quick, precise guidance while maintaining technical accuracy across multi-turn planning contexts.

How do I trigger a concise reply style for rapid-fire development chats?

To trigger a concise reply style for rapid-fire development chats, use user-activated commands like saying "caveman mode", "less tokens", or invoking /caveman to force minimalist, high-signal outputs.

Does minimalist AI response mode work with multi-turn planning conversations?

Minimalist AI response mode works with multi-turn planning conversations by safely handling multi-turn contexts to provide deterministic, accurate, and high-signal guidance throughout extended interactive sessions.

When should I not use ultra-compressed communication mode for AI assistants?

Ultra-compressed communication mode for AI assistants should not be used when detailed explanations, conversational pleasantries, or expanded hedging are required, as it strictly enforces minimalist, high-signal replies.