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caveman-help
by JuliusBrussee
🪨 why use many token when few token do trick. Viral skill + proxy for coding agents that cuts 65% of tokens by talking like a caveman.
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About caveman-help
caveman-help is a Claude skill and proxy that reduces token usage by approximately 65% by rewriting agent communication in a simplified, caveman-like style. It is written in Go and designed for coding agents to lower API costs while maintaining functionality.
Best for
Developers running high-volume coding agents who prioritize cost savings over conversational clarity.
Use cases
- Reduce token consumption in coding agent conversations
- Lower API costs for high-volume agent usage
- Integrate a token-saving proxy into existing agent workflows
Notes
115,205 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-26. Licensed Apache-2.0.
Pros
- Significant token reduction (65%)
- Simple, lightweight Go implementation
- Viral popularity with high community adoption (115k stars)
Cons
- Caveman style may reduce clarity in complex technical discussions
- Potential compatibility issues with agents expecting standard language patterns
- Not a general-purpose optimization; only effective for style-based compression
Key facts
What we have checked
- Installs
- 401.4K
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100 out of 100
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