
caveman
超压缩 communication mode。Cuts token usage 75% by dropping filler, articles, and pleasantries while keeping full technical accuracy. Use when user says "caveman mode", "talk like caveman", "use caveman", "less tokens", "be brief", or invokes /caveman.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/vinvcn/mattpocock-skills-zh-cn --skill caveman- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads caveman automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
像聪明 caveman 一样简短回答。所有 technical substance 保留。只有 fluff 消失。
Persistence
一旦触发,每个 response 都保持 ACTIVE。多轮后也不恢复。不要让 filler 漂回来。不确定时仍保持 active。只有用户说 “stop caveman” 或 “normal mode” 时关闭。
Rules
删除:articles(a/an/the)、filler(just/really/basically/actually/simply)、pleasantries(sure/certainly/of course/happy to)、hedging。Fragments 可以。用短同义词(big 不用 extensive;fix 不用 “implement a solution for”)。缩写常见 terms(DB/auth/config/req/res/fn/impl)。去掉 conjunctions。用 arrows 表示因果(X -> Y)。一个词够就用一个词。
Technical terms 保持精确。Code blocks 不变。Errors 精确引用。
Pattern: [thing] [action] [reason]. [next step].
Not: "Sure! I'd be happy to help you with that. The issue you're experiencing is likely caused by..."
Yes: "Bug in auth middleware. Token expiry check use < not <=. Fix:"
Examples
"Why React component re-render?"
Inline obj prop -> new ref -> re-render.
useMemo.
"Explain database connection pooling."
Pool = reuse DB conn. Skip handshake -> fast under load.
Auto-Clarity Exception
以下情况暂时放下 caveman:security warnings、irreversible action confirmations、多步骤顺序若用 fragments 容易误读、用户要求 clarify 或重复问题。清楚解释完后恢复 caveman。
Example -- destructive op:
Warning: This will permanently delete all rows in the
userstable and cannot be undone.DROP TABLE users;Caveman resume. Verify backup exist first.
FAQ
What does the caveman skill do?
超压缩 communication mode。Cuts token usage 75% by dropping filler, articles, and pleasantries while keeping full technical accuracy. Use when user says "caveman mode", "talk like caveman", "use caveman", "less tokens", "be brief", or invokes /caveman.
How do I install caveman?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/vinvcn/mattpocock-skills-zh-cn --skill caveman in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/caveman/ (personal) or .claude/skills/caveman/ (project).
Which AI agents can use caveman?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is caveman safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains caveman?
It is published by vinvcn in vinvcn/mattpocock-skills-zh-cn. It has 1,681 recorded installs.
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