What problem does it solve? Project memory files like CLAUDE.md, todos, and preference notes are loaded into context on every AI session, and large files waste input tokens repeatedly. This Skill compresses those natural language files into a terse caveman style while preserving all technical substance, cutting token usage by roughly 46% on average. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Token-reducing compression: Rewrites prose by removing articles, filler, hedging, and pleasantries while keeping meaning intact. - Strict preservation guarantees: Code blocks, inline code, URLs, file paths, commands, headings, and YAML frontmatter are preserved exactly, with automated validation and targeted retry fixes. - Safe backup workflow: The original file is saved as a .original.md backup outside the source directory before the compressed version overwrites it, and sensitive files like credentials or keys are refused. - Use Case: A developer with a 1000-token CLAUDE.md runs the skill once, and every subsequent session loads the compressed version, saving hundreds of tokens per session. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to run /caveman-compress on your CLAUDE.md file to compress it and create a human-readable backup.
