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caveman

Compresses model responses into terse caveman-style prose while preserving technical accuracy.

1|Updated Jun 2, 2026
Search Tags:#token efficiency#concise output#brevity#token compression#classical chinese#response style#caveman mode
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ZimriJahdai/HaircutFiveFriends-Full --skill caveman-zimrijahdai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: caveman
Source: https://github.com/ZimriJahdai/HaircutFiveFriends-Full/tree/main/.claude/.agents/skills/caveman
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ZimriJahdai/HaircutFiveFriends-Full --skill caveman-zimrijahdai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Long, filler-heavy AI responses waste tokens and slow down reading. This Skill cuts output token usage by roughly 65-75% by stripping articles, pleasantries, and hedging while keeping every technical detail, code block, and error string exact. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Six intensity levels: lite, full (default), ultra, plus three Classical Chinese (文言文) variants for up to 80-90% character reduction. - Session persistence: the mode stays active across all turns until explicitly stopped with "stop caveman" or "normal mode". - Auto-clarity fallback: automatically reverts to normal prose for security warnings, irreversible-action confirmations, and ambiguous multi-step sequences. - Use Case: During a long debugging session, enable full mode so every explanation arrives as terse fragments like "Bug in auth middleware. Token expiry check use < not <=", cutting reading time without losing precision. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to talk like caveman or invoke /caveman to start receiving compressed responses for the rest of the session.

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?▼

Enable caveman mode by saying "talk like caveman" or invoking /caveman. It strips articles, filler, and pleasantries from every response, cutting output tokens by roughly 65-75% while keeping code and technical terms exact.

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

Say "stop caveman" or "normal mode" to revert to standard prose. The mode otherwise persists for the entire session and does not drift back on its own.

Does caveman mode change code blocks or error messages?▼

No. Code blocks, function names, API names, CLI commands, and exact error strings are always preserved verbatim. Only the surrounding prose is compressed.

Can caveman mode respond in languages other than English?▼

Yes. It preserves the user's dominant language, compressing style rather than translating. It also offers three Classical Chinese (文言文) levels for 80-90% character reduction.

When does caveman mode stop being appropriate?▼

It automatically drops to normal prose for security warnings, irreversible-action confirmations, and multi-step sequences where fragments could cause misreading, then resumes afterward. Code, commits, and PRs are always written normally.

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