Does Caveman Work? Testing a Trendy Skill for Token Savings

Exploring the effectiveness of the Caveman skill for reducing token usage in AI interactions.

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Recently, the Copilot service changed its pricing model, leading to users quickly hitting their monthly token limits within the first week of usage. In various work chats, discussions emerged about ways to conserve tokens, with the Caveman skill frequently mentioned. This skill aims to instruct the AI to communicate in a primitive, straightforward manner, eliminating articles and promoting brevity. The README claims that users can save up to 75% on token usage without sacrificing quality. But does it truly deliver on this promise? With 75,000 stars on its repository, one might assume its effectiveness is unquestionable. In this article, we delve into the actual performance of the Caveman skill and assess whether it lives up to the hype surrounding it.

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