Caveman Compress
Skill Verified ActiveCompress natural language memory files (CLAUDE.md, todos, preferences) into caveman format to save input tokens. Preserves all technical substance, code, URLs, and structure. Compressed version overwrites the original file. Human-readable backup saved as FILE.original.md. Trigger: /caveman-compress FILEPATH or "compress memory file"
Save Claude input tokens and reduce session costs by compressing natural language memory files into a more concise format.
Features
- Compresses natural language files to save tokens
- Preserves code blocks, URLs, and file paths exactly
- Overwrites original file with compressed version
- Saves a human-readable backup of the original file
- Handles validation, retries, and error recovery
Use Cases
- Reduce Claude session costs by compressing large CLAUDE.md or preference files
- Make project notes and todo lists more token-efficient for frequent loading
- Save input tokens without losing technical substance or code
Non-Goals
- Compressing code files (.py, .js, .json, etc.)
- Compressing configuration files (.yaml, .env, .toml)
- Modifying or deleting original files without creating a backup
- Compressing sensitive files like credentials or private keys
Installation
First, add the marketplace
/plugin marketplace add juliusbrussee/caveman/plugin install caveman@cavemanQuality Score
VerifiedTrust Signals
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