#77 by installsCoding & architecture
caveman-compress
Compress a memory file such as CLAUDE.md or a todo list into caveman format to save input tokens, keeping a readable backup. Trigger: /caveman-compress.
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Apr 6, 2026
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/juliusbrussee/caveman --skill caveman-compressWhat it does
Compress natural language memory files into caveman-speak to reduce input tokens. Compress a memory file such as CLAUDE.md or a todo list into caveman format to save input tokens, keeping a readable backup. Trigger: /caveman-compress.
- Removes articles, filler words, hedging, and redundant phrasing while preserving all code blocks, URLs, file paths, technical terms, and markdown structure
- Automatically detects file type, calls Claude for compression, validates output, and retries up to 2 times on errors
- Creates human-readable backup as
