caveman-help
The caveman-help skill provides a reference card for caveman modes, skills, and commands. It displays information in a compressed, caveman-style format upon user request.
Is caveman-help safe to install?
Safe to install: our audit of caveman-help's source files found 0 shell commands, 0 external URLs, no file writes (none risk). Every command and URL listed appears verbatim in the skill's source. The skill performs passive text generation based on the provided reference card and does not execute commands, access the network, or modify files.
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Who is this skill for?
Users who want to quickly reference caveman mode triggers, skill commands, and configuration options.
What can you do with it?
- Displaying a list of available caveman modes and their triggers.
- Listing available caveman skills and their functions.
- Providing instructions for deactivating caveman mode.
- Explaining how to configure default modes via environment variables or configuration files.
How good is this skill?
Quality score: 9/10. The skill documentation is clear and provides specific instructions for configuration and usage. The scope is well-defined as a passive reference tool.
What does the skill file contain?
# Caveman Help Display this reference card when invoked. One-shot — do NOT change mode, write flag files, or persist anything. Output in caveman style. ## Modes | Mode | Trigger | What change | |------|---------|-------------| | **Lite** | `/caveman lite` | Drop filler. Keep sentence structure. | | **Full** | `/caveman` | Drop articles, filler, pleasantries, hedging. Fragments OK. Default. | | **Ultra** | `/caveman ultra` | Extreme compression. Bare fragments. Tables over prose. | | **Wenyan-Lite** | `/caveman wenyan-lite` | Classical Chinese style, light compression. | | **Wenyan-Full** | ...
Frequently asked questions
Does this skill persist changes to my environment?
No. The skill operates as a one-shot reference card and does not change modes, write flag files, or persist any state.
How do I change the default caveman mode?
You can set the CAVEMAN_DEFAULT_MODE environment variable or add a defaultMode key to the ~/.config/caveman/config.json file.
Does this skill translate my text?
No. The skill maintains the user's language by default and only compresses the style.
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