Cut Claude Code Token Usage by 65% With Caveman — Same Quality, Fewer Tokens

If you use Claude Code daily, you have probably noticed the token counter climbing fast. Long explanations, polite filler sentences, and repeated context all add up. More tokens mean slower responses and a higher bill at the end of the month. Caveman is a Claude Code skill that solves this by making Claude speak in compressed, terse language — like a caveman. The result? 65% fewer output tokens on average, with zero loss in technical accuracy. It has already earned 57,003 stars on GitHub and is one of the most popular productivity skills in the Claude Code ecosystem. ...

May 9, 2026 · 6 min · Tech Notes