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Caveman Shrink
Verified · npm:caveman-shrinkMCP server by JuliusBrussee · updated · ★ 114k · 1.5k downloads a week
MCP proxy that compresses prose fields (tool descriptions, etc.) using caveman rules. Same accuracy, fewer context tokens. Caveman Shrink is published by npm:caveman-shrink from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
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Install Caveman Shrink
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add caveman-shrink -- npx -y caveman-shrinkRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"caveman-shrink": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"caveman-shrink"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"caveman-shrink": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"caveman-shrink"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"caveman-shrink": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"caveman-shrink"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add caveman-shrink -- npx -y caveman-shrink{
"mcpServers": {
"caveman-shrink": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"caveman-shrink"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add caveman-shrink npx -y caveman-shrinkGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the caveman-shrink block.
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Caveman Shrink: common questions
How do I install Caveman Shrink?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add caveman-shrink -- npx -y caveman-shrink. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Caveman Shrink the official server?
Caveman Shrink is published by npm:caveman-shrink from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Caveman Shrink free?
The code is published under the Apache-2.0 licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Caveman Shrink safe to use?
It scores 94 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality A. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Caveman Shrink?
Similar MCP servers: N8n MCP, Instantdb MCP, Claude Flow CLI, ha-mcp.
Does Caveman Shrink work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.