Skills
caveman-optimize
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-optimize
caveman-optimize is a skill and proxy for coding agents that reduces token usage by approximately 65% by instructing the agent to communicate in a simplified, caveman-like style. It is written in Go and available as part of the caveman repository by JuliusBrussee.
Best for
Developers seeking to cut token costs in coding agent workflows without changing core logic.
Use cases
- Reduce token consumption in coding agent interactions
- Optimize prompts for cost-sensitive or rate-limited environments
- Integrate as a proxy to automatically apply caveman-style language to agent outputs
Notes
115,205 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-26. Licensed Apache-2.0.
Pros
- Significant token reduction (65%)
- Simple to integrate as a skill or proxy
- Viral popularity indicates community validation
Cons
- Caveman style may reduce clarity in complex technical explanations
- Effectiveness depends on the agent's ability to follow the style
- Not a general-purpose optimization; only applies to language style
Key facts
What we have checked
- Installs
- 104.4K
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Health and security
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100 out of 100
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Sources
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