How to Add Caveman Mode to Claude and Save 75% of Your Tokens

If you’re hitting Claude’s usage limit faster than expected, this is for you.

There’s a skill called Caveman Mode that cuts your token usage by 75% and makes Claude respond with direct, sharp answers — no fluff, no unnecessary explanation.

Here’s how to set it up in under a minute.

Step 1: Open Claude

Go to claude.ai and open the app.

Step 2: Go to Customize

Click on your profile and select Customize.

Step 3: Open Skills

Inside Customize, tap on the Skills tab.

Step 4: Create a New Skill

Tap the + icon to add a new skill.

Step 5: Upload the Zip File

Select Create Skill, then upload the Caveman Mode zip file.

That’s it. Caveman Mode is now active.

How to Use It

Before any prompt, just type /caveman — and Claude will switch into direct mode instantly. Shorter responses, better answers, fewer tokens used.