Local tools
Free
Apache-2.0; provider/host costs separate
- Included scope
- CLI/SDK compression; original recovery on supported paths
Caveman
● Identity checkedAgent context compression and cost analysis · Official-source review 2026-10-09
Caveman wraps supported coding agents or runs as SDK middleware to compress eligible tool results and shorten responses. It preserves original context for supported recovery workflows; its private-preview Cloud adds cost traces, evaluations and proposed optimizations.
- Category
- Agent context compression and cost analysis
- Free access
- Local CLI and SDK are free without an account under Apache-2.0; model-provider usage and infrastructure still cost separately.
- API access
- TypeScript/Python middleware and framework adapters are listed; Cloud describes agent skills and MCP integration.
Is Caveman right for you?
A good fit for
Relevant to developers comparing total cost per successful agent task with recoverable compressed context.
Before you choose
Model selection is early access or soon depending on page; reusable scripts are pre-release and Cloud harness optimization is in development. Team Cloud is private development with custom pricing; Enterprise uses an annual spend-scoped contract and Kubernetes on AWS/GCP. Pricing FAQ also mentions pay-as-you-go, but a self-serve tariff was not established. Current CLI/SDK terms differ from older releases; inspect their shipped licenses. Reduced token counts do not guarantee lower flat-subscription charges, preserved answers or additive savings across studies. Compression remains local, but compressed requests still go to providers and Cloud sees routed traffic. No installation or benchmark was performed.
Workflow and handoff
Run a fixed public fixture with and without compression, inspect original recovery and completed-task costs and keep a rollback before changing production traffic.
Pricing and practical limits
Model selection is early access or soon depending on page; reusable scripts are pre-release and Cloud harness optimization is in development. Team Cloud is private development with custom pricing; Enterprise uses an annual spend-scoped contract and Kubernetes on AWS/GCP. Pricing FAQ also mentions pay-as-you-go, but a self-serve tariff was not established. Current CLI/SDK terms differ from older releases; inspect their shipped licenses. Reduced token counts do not guarantee lower flat-subscription charges, preserved answers or additive savings across studies. Compression remains local, but compressed requests still go to providers and Cloud sees routed traffic. No installation or benchmark was performed.
Review method
Official product evidence reviewed on 2026-10-09; product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Application performance, security claims and plan enforcement were not independently tested.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product workflow | Caveman wraps supported coding agents or runs as SDK middleware to compress eligible tool results and shorten responses. It preserves original context for supported recovery workflows; its private-preview Cloud adds cost traces, evaluations and proposed optimizations. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
| Pricing and restrictions | Model selection is early access or soon depending on page; reusable scripts are pre-release and Cloud harness optimization is in development. Team Cloud is private development with custom pricing; Enterprise uses an annual spend-scoped contract and Kubernetes on AWS/GCP. Pricing FAQ also mentions pay-as-you-go, but a self-serve tariff was not established. Current CLI/SDK terms differ from older releases; inspect their shipped licenses. Reduced token counts do not guarantee lower flat-subscription charges, preserved answers or additive savings across studies. Compression remains local, but compressed requests still go to providers and Cloud sees routed traffic. No installation or benchmark was performed. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
Understand the total cost
Caveman pricing & plans
Team Cloud
Not listed
Private design-partner quote
- Included scope
- Cost traces; model-fit/evals; optimization in development
Enterprise Cloud
Not listed
Annual custom agreement based on managed AI spend
- Included scope
- Customer Kubernetes/VPC; KMS/storage; governance
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Frequently asked questions
Was the application hands-on tested?
No. This listing is based on dated official-source evidence and a visual artwork check. Unconfirmed costs and restrictions are identified explicitly.
What is Caveman used for?
Caveman wraps supported coding agents or runs as SDK middleware to compress eligible tool results and shorten responses. It preserves original context for supported recovery workflows; its private-preview Cloud adds cost traces, evaluations and proposed optimizations.
Does Caveman have a free plan?
Local CLI and SDK are free without an account under Apache-2.0; model-provider usage and infrastructure still cost separately.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Caveman cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Caveman through an API?
TypeScript/Python middleware and framework adapters are listed; Cloud describes agent skills and MCP integration.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Model selection is early access or soon depending on page; reusable scripts are pre-release and Cloud harness optimization is in development. Team Cloud is private development with custom pricing; Enterprise uses an annual spend-scoped contract and Kubernetes on AWS/GCP. Pricing FAQ also mentions pay-as-you-go, but a self-serve tariff was not established. Current CLI/SDK terms differ from older releases; inspect their shipped licenses. Reduced token counts do not guarantee lower flat-subscription charges, preserved answers or additive savings across studies. Compression remains local, but compressed requests still go to providers and Cloud sees routed traffic. No installation or benchmark was performed.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
How this profile is supported
Official product information
Current official product source read individually; product artwork inspected visually.
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