Description
caveman is an agent skill from Matt Pocock's skills collection, listed on skills.sh. It switches the agent to an ultra-short way of writing that cuts token use by about 75%: no filler, pleasantries or hedging, while technical terms, code and error messages stay exact. It stays on until you say stop. A skill is a SKILL.md file of instructions (sometimes with scripts and reference notes) that an AI agent loads only when a task calls for it, so the agent knows the steps to follow and what to avoid. It is free and open source.…
Highlights
- Cuts token use by about 75%
- Keeps technical accuracy
- Stays on until you turn it off
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caveman FAQ
What does the caveman skill do?
It switches the agent to an ultra-short way of writing that cuts token use by about 75%: no filler, pleasantries or hedging, while technical terms, code and error messages stay exact.
How do I install the caveman skill?
Run: npx skills add https://github.com/mattpocock/skills --skill caveman
Is it free?
Yes. It is free and open source.
What is an agent skill?
A SKILL.md file of instructions, sometimes with scripts and reference notes, that an AI agent such as Claude Code loads when a task needs it, so it handles that task the same careful way every time.
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