Does Caveman work? Testing a trendy skill for saving tokens

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The article tests a new software trick called Caveman that aims to reduce token usage while keeping output quality acceptable. It compares results across models such as Opus 4.8 and Sonnet 4.6 and checks whether the approach preserves performance in practical tasks. The piece suggests the method can cut tokens significantly, with the author highlighting strong savings in some scenarios. It also frames Caveman as useful for working with documentation and agent workflows, especially when brevity matters.

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