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Last commit on July 21, 2026·Created on April 4, 2026

JuliusBrussee/caveman

“Reduces token consumption by stripping linguistic redundancy from LLM interactions.”
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#5
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In Token Optimization
#1
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Description

Caveman provides a set of compression techniques for Claude Code that minimize token usage during long sessions. By adopting a simplified linguistic style, the skill aims to maintain model utility while significantly reducing the volume of input and output tokens.

WHO IT'S FOR
Claude Code power users
reducing token consumption during long sessions
Prompt engineers
experimenting with extreme token compression techniques
AI automation builders
optimizing subagent communication for context window efficiency
Software engineers using AI assistants
performing compressed code reviews and commits
30 Days of GitHub Stars
+9,952 stars
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Compatibility & Install
11 Skills · 19 Compatible agents · 2 categories · 3 install paths
Compatible agents
❯Claude Code❯Codex❯Cursor❯Gemini CLI❯OpenClaw❯Copilot❯Windsurf❯Amp❯OpenCode❯Kiro❯Hermes❯Antigravity❯Devin❯Goose❯Kilo Code❯Qwen Code❯Mistral Vibe❯Cline❯OpenHands
Categories
Token OptimizationPrompting
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Claude Plugin
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