Comparison
superpowers-zh vs caveman
Verdict
Pick superpowers-zh when tags unique to superpowers-zh: agent-skills, ai-coding, gemini-cli, chinese; pick caveman when tags unique to caveman: caveman, ai, tokens, anthropic.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | superpowers-zh | caveman |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (5d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Active (7d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- superpowers-zh
- 🦸 AI 编程超能力 · 中文增强版 — superpowers（116k+ ⭐）完整汉化 + 6 个中国原创 skills，让 Claude Code / Copilot CLI / Hermes Agent / Cursor / Windsurf / Kiro / Gemini CLI 等 16 款 AI 编程工具真正会干活
- caveman
- Reduce token usage with concise 'caveman'-style prompts.
Stars
- superpowers-zh
- 6.7k
- caveman
- 88k
Forks
- superpowers-zh
- 649
- caveman
- 5.1k
Open issues
- superpowers-zh
- 22
- caveman
- 392
Language
- superpowers-zh
- JavaScript
- caveman
- JavaScript
Adopt for
- superpowers-zh
- -
- caveman
- The **caveman** tool is designed for developers and AI users who aim to optimize their token usage through the generation of more concise prompts, thereby potentially reducing costs and improving efficiency. However, it犺
Persona
- superpowers-zh
- -
- caveman
- -
Runtime
- superpowers-zh
- -
- caveman
- -
License
- superpowers-zh
- MIT
- caveman
- MIT
Last pushed
- superpowers-zh
- Jul 6, 2026
- caveman
- Jul 3, 2026
Categories
- superpowers-zh
- LLM Frameworks, AI Agents, Developer Tools
- caveman
- LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- superpowers-zh
- Very active (96%)
- caveman
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- superpowers-zh
- 5d
- caveman
- 7d
Open issues (now)
- superpowers-zh
- 22
- caveman
- 392
Security scan
- superpowers-zh
- No MCP manifest
- caveman
- No lockfile
Full report
- superpowers-zh
- Trust report
- caveman
- Trust report
Choose superpowers-zh if…
- Tags unique to superpowers-zh: agent-skills, ai-coding, gemini-cli, chinese.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- More recently updated (last pushed Jul 6, 2026).
When NOT to use superpowers-zh
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Choose caveman if…
- Tags unique to caveman: caveman, ai, tokens, anthropic.
- When you need to significantly cut down on token usage in AI interactions, up to 65%, without losing essential information content.
- More GitHub stars (88k vs 6.7k) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use caveman
- When requiring complex and detailed prompts that necessitate more nuanced expression beyond simple, 'caveman'-style sentences.
- For situations where adherence to formal or specific linguistic structures is mandatory for the task's success.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (jnMetaCode/superpowers-zh) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (jnMetaCode/superpowers-zh) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (jnMetaCode/superpowers-zh) · observed Jul 6, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (JuliusBrussee/caveman) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (JuliusBrussee/caveman) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (JuliusBrussee/caveman) · observed Jul 3, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: superpowers-zh 6.7k · caveman 88k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between superpowers-zh and caveman?
- superpowers-zh: 🦸 AI 编程超能力 · 中文增强版 — superpowers（116k+ ⭐）完整汉化 + 6 个中国原创 skills，让 Claude Code / Copilot CLI / Hermes Agent / Cursor / Windsurf / Kiro / Gemini CLI 等 16 款 AI 编程工具真正会干活. caveman: Reduce token usage with concise 'caveman'-style prompts.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose superpowers-zh over caveman?
- Choose superpowers-zh over caveman when Tags unique to superpowers-zh: agent-skills, ai-coding, gemini-cli, chinese; Also covers AI Agents; More recently updated (last pushed Jul 6, 2026).
- When should I choose caveman over superpowers-zh?
- Choose caveman over superpowers-zh when Tags unique to caveman: caveman, ai, tokens, anthropic; When you need to significantly cut down on token usage in AI interactions, up to 65%, without losing essential information content; More GitHub stars (88k vs 6.7k) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I avoid superpowers-zh?
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- When should I avoid caveman?
- When requiring complex and detailed prompts that necessitate more nuanced expression beyond simple, 'caveman'-style sentences. For situations where adherence to formal or specific linguistic structures is mandatory for the task's success.
- Is superpowers-zh or caveman more popular on GitHub?
- caveman has more GitHub stars (87,950 vs 6,747). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are superpowers-zh and caveman open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (superpowers-zh: MIT, caveman: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to superpowers-zh or caveman?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at superpowers-zh alternatives and caveman alternatives (superpowers-zh markdown twin, caveman markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, superpowers-zh or caveman?
- superpowers-zh: Very active. caveman: Active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for superpowers-zh and caveman?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: superpowers-zh trust report; caveman trust report.