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caveman

Compresses AI responses into terse caveman-style phrasing while preserving technical accuracy.

1|Updated Jun 25, 2026
Search Tags:#communication style#token efficiency#brevity#llm output#caveman mode#concise responses#prompt behavior
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/curtismu7/AI-DEMO2 --skill caveman-curtismu7
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: caveman
Source: https://github.com/curtismu7/AI-DEMO2/tree/main/demo_api_ui/.agents/skills/caveman
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/curtismu7/AI-DEMO2 --skill caveman-curtismu7

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Long, verbose AI responses waste tokens and slow down reading when you only need the technical answer. This Skill cuts token usage by roughly 75% by stripping filler, articles, and pleasantries while keeping every technical detail intact. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Token Compression: Rewrites responses in a clipped caveman pattern (thing + action + reason + next step) that removes articles, hedging, and pleasantries. - Technical Accuracy Preservation: Code blocks, error messages, and technical terms like "polymorphism" stay exact and unchanged; only the surrounding explanation is compressed. - Use Case: You ask why a React component re-renders. Instead of a 69-token paragraph, you get: "New object ref each render. Inline object prop = new ref = re-render. Wrap in useMemo." ## Quick Start Say "caveman mode" or "be brief" to the AI and ask your technical question to receive a compressed answer.

Frequently Asked Questions about caveman

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I make an AI assistant use fewer tokens in responses?▼

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

How do I turn off caveman mode?▼

Say "stop caveman" or "normal mode" and the assistant immediately reverts to standard full-sentence responses. The switch is instant and applies to all following replies in the conversation.

Does caveman mode change code blocks or error messages?▼

No. Code blocks, quoted error messages, and technical terms stay exactly as written. Only the explanatory prose around the code is compressed into caveman phrasing.

What are the limitations of caveman-style responses?▼

Caveman mode is unsuitable for git commits, PR descriptions, and formal writing, which stay in normal English by design. Nuanced explanations may lose connective context, so complex reasoning can feel abrupt.

When does caveman mode trigger automatically?▼

It activates when the user says "caveman mode", "use caveman", "less tokens", "be brief", or invokes /caveman. It also auto-triggers whenever token efficiency is explicitly requested.

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