Comparison
caveman vs tome
Verdict
Pick caveman when caveman is primarily JavaScript; tome is Svelte; pick tome when tome is primarily Svelte; caveman is JavaScript.
Markdown twin · caveman alternatives · tome alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | caveman | tome |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (7d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Slowing (267d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- caveman
- Reduce token usage with concise 'caveman'-style prompts.
- tome
- a magical LLM desktop client that makes it easy for *anyone* to use LLMs and MCP
Stars
- caveman
- 88k
- tome
- 625
Forks
- caveman
- 5.1k
- tome
- 45
Open issues
- caveman
- 392
- tome
- 15
Language
- caveman
- JavaScript
- tome
- Svelte
Adopt for
- 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
- tome
- -
Persona
- caveman
- -
- tome
- -
Runtime
- caveman
- -
- tome
- -
License
- caveman
- MIT
- tome
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- caveman
- Jul 3, 2026
- tome
- Oct 20, 2025
Categories
- caveman
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
- tome
- Developer Tools, Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- caveman
- Active (82%)
- tome
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- caveman
- 7d
- tome
- 267d
Open issues (now)
- caveman
- 392
- tome
- 15
Owner type
- caveman
- User
- tome
- Organization
Full report
- caveman
- Trust report
- tome
- Trust report
Choose caveman if…
- caveman is primarily JavaScript; tome is Svelte.
- License: caveman is MIT, tome is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to caveman: ai, anthropic, caveman, claude code.
- When you need to significantly cut down on token usage in AI interactions, up to 65%, without losing essential information content.
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.
Choose tome if…
- tome is primarily Svelte; caveman is JavaScript.
- License: tome is Apache-2.0, caveman is MIT.
- Tags unique to tome: gemini, llm, llm-client, llms.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
When NOT to use tome
- Last GitHub push was 267 days ago (slowing maintenance, Oct 20, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on tome.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- 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 (runebookai/tome) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (runebookai/tome) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (runebookai/tome) · observed Oct 20, 2025
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: caveman 88k · tome 625 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between caveman and tome?
- caveman: Reduce token usage with concise 'caveman'-style prompts.. tome: a magical LLM desktop client that makes it easy for *anyone* to use LLMs and MCP. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose caveman over tome?
- Choose caveman over tome when caveman is primarily JavaScript; tome is Svelte; License: caveman is MIT, tome is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to caveman: ai, anthropic, caveman, claude code; When you need to significantly cut down on token usage in AI interactions, up to 65%, without losing essential information content.
- When should I choose tome over caveman?
- Choose tome over caveman when tome is primarily Svelte; caveman is JavaScript; License: tome is Apache-2.0, caveman is MIT; Tags unique to tome: gemini, llm, llm-client, llms; Also covers Inference & Serving.
- 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.
- When should I avoid tome?
- Last GitHub push was 267 days ago (slowing maintenance, Oct 20, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on tome. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is caveman or tome more popular on GitHub?
- caveman has more GitHub stars (87,950 vs 625). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are caveman and tome open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (caveman: MIT, tome: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to caveman or tome?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at caveman alternatives and tome alternatives (caveman markdown twin, tome 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, caveman or tome?
- caveman: Active. tome: Slowing. 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 caveman and tome?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: caveman trust report; tome trust report.