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EPISODE · Jul 5, 2026 · 11 MIN

Stop Paying For AI...Do This Instead!

from AI News Today | Julian Goldie Podcast · host Julian Goldie

Cut 65–69% of Tokens with Claude Code (and Any AI Agent) Using CavemanThe script explains a free, open-source “Caveman” skill that reduces output tokens for Claude Code and other agents (Codex, Gemini, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, Copilot, and more) by making responses short, blunt, and direct while keeping code, commands, file paths, and error messages unchanged. Installed via a one-line command, it drops a rules text file into each agent’s skills/plugin folder so the agent reads it at the start of every chat. Tests on Fable 5 using five real prompts showed about 69% fewer output tokens (e.g., 1,349 down to 324) and about 37% lower total cost while keeping answers correct; it can be toggled with /caveman and set to light/full/ultra, plus optional tools like Commit/Review/Compress. The video also promotes using Caveman across an agent operating system for compounding savings and mentions the AI Profit Ballroom community and training.00:00 Cut Tokens With Caveman01:16 Why Token Costs Hurt01:58 How Caveman Works02:21 Rules And Safety03:06 Does Shorter Mean Worse04:00 Install Across Agents05:03 Real Token Savings Tests07:29 Old Replies Vs New08:49 Modes And Commands09:47 Agent OS And Extras10:30 Join The Community11:29 Wrap Up

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