Caveman Optimize

Q: What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Caveman Optimize skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Caveman Optimize is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at https://claudskills.com/learn/what-is-skill-md/.

Category: General · Sub-category: general-misc · Last updated: 2026-08-12

Turn Caveman's exact report-only repository observations into an operator-chosen optimization candidate with a paired baseline/candidate evaluation. Use when the user asks to inspect an optimization observation, evaluate a candidate change, or act on the current Caveman optimization report. Require a logged-in Caveman CLI connection and explicit approval; never infer money or actuation from a profile.

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From the source SKILL.md

Use Caveman's report-only observations as diagnostic input. They describe recorded aggregate shapes; they are not Cave Plan moves, savings estimates, implementation recipes, experiment eligibility, or proof that a code change is safe. Keep the workflow operator-chosen and evidence-first.

What this skill does

Caveman Optimize is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the general-misc sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/caveman-optimize/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

When to invoke it: Use when the user asks to inspect an optimization observation, evaluate a candidate change, or act on the current Caveman optimization report. Require a logged-in Caveman CLI connection and explicit approval; never infer money or actuation from a profile.

Who uses this skill

The Caveman Optimize Claude Code skill is built for Claude Code users and developers across all disciplines looking for general-purpose AI assistance. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 196,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/caveman-optimize
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/caveman-optimize/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/caveman-optimize/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/caveman-optimize/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/caveman-optimize/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\caveman-optimize\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Caveman Optimize Claude Code skill?

Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/caveman-optimize/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.

What does the Caveman Optimize skill do?

Is this skill free to install?

Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.

When should I use the Caveman Optimize skill?

Use Caveman Optimize when your Claude Code task falls under the General category — specifically in the general misc area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Caveman Optimize" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/general/.

What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Caveman Optimize skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Caveman Optimize is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

Attribution & license

Source: https://github.com/JuliusBrussee/caveman/blob/HEAD/skills/caveman-optimize/SKILL.md
Author: JuliusBrussee
Website: https://caveman.so/

Cite this skill

If you reference this skill in a blog post, paper, or documentation, you can cite it as:

APA

JuliusBrussee. (2026). Caveman Optimize [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/caveman-optimize/

BibTeX

@misc{caveman-optimize-2026,
  author    = {JuliusBrussee},
  title     = {Caveman Optimize [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/caveman-optimize/}
}

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Grade A · scanned 2026-09-28 — free static scan against the OWASP Agentic Skills Top 10.

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