digest

Extract main ideas, insights, examples, and actionable items from articles, videos, podcasts, and books.

15|16|Updated Jan 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alxyrgin/secondbrain_ai --skill digest-alxyrgin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: digest
Source: https://github.com/alxyrgin/secondbrain_ai/tree/main/.claude/skills/digest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alxyrgin/secondbrain_ai --skill digest-alxyrgin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Turning scattered external content (articles, videos, podcasts, books) into a consistent, organized digest that can be saved in your personal knowledge base and reused for learning, recall, and content creation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated extraction: Pull key ideas, quotes, and sections from articles, transcripts, or audio/video sources.
  • Structured note creation: Generate digest notes with sections like Main Ideas, Insights, Examples, Actionable, and Quotes.
  • Use Case: Save a summarized article and link it to related notes for a research project or content plan.

Quick Start

Provide a structured digest for the given content by extracting main ideas, insights, examples, and actionable items.

Frequently Asked Questions about digest

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn podcast transcripts into structured notes?

To turn podcast transcripts into structured notes, this Skill extracts main ideas, insights, examples, and actionable items, organizing them into a digest suitable for your personal knowledge base.

What is the best way to summarize articles for a knowledge base?

The best way to summarize articles for a knowledge base is to extract key ideas and quotes, structuring them into organized sections like Main Ideas, Insights, and Actionable items for easy recall.

Can I use this to generate digests from video content?

Yes, you can generate digests from video content by processing the extracted transcripts to pull key ideas and sections, resulting in a structured summary suitable for saving.

How do I structure summaries from books for research projects?

You structure summaries from books by extracting main ideas and quotes, then organizing the content into actionable digest notes that can be linked to related notes for a research project.

Does content summarization work without external dependencies?

Yes, content summarization works without external dependencies, as the Skill directly processes extracted text or transcripts to generate organized digests with no setup required.