research-summarizer

Extract theses, findings, methodologies, and citations from research sources into structured briefs.

Updated Apr 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/devCharuzu/philfida-taskmanage --skill research-summarizer-devcharuzu
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Skill: research-summarizer
Source: https://github.com/devCharuzu/philfida-taskmanage/tree/main/.windsurf/skills/research-summarizer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/devCharuzu/philfida-taskmanage --skill research-summarizer-devcharuzu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Dense research materials (academic papers, web articles, reports, and documentation) are time-consuming to digest and synthesize into actionable insights.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extracts key theses, findings, methodologies, and citations to produce a concise brief.
  • Generates comparative analyses across 2-5 sources and formats citations for APA, IEEE, Chicago, Harvard, or MLA.
  • Supports a repeatable workflow for PMs, analysts, founders, and researchers to build literature reviews, briefing documents, or decision-ready summaries.
  • Uses slash commands like /research:summarize, /research:compare, and /research:cite to activate tasks.

Quick Start

Provide a structured research brief from a given source or set of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-summarizer

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

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How do I summarize research papers into actionable insights for decision-making?

To summarize research papers into actionable insights, provide the source material to generate a structured brief. This process extracts theses, methodologies, findings, and limitations, delivering decision-ready takeaways for product managers and researchers.

What is the best way to compare multiple sources for a literature review?

The best way to compare multiple sources for a literature review is using a comparative analysis feature. It evaluates 2-5 sources simultaneously, contrasting key findings and methodologies to produce a structured synthesis for fast knowledge management.

How do I format citations in APA, IEEE, Chicago, Harvard, or MLA styles?

To format citations in styles like APA, IEEE, Chicago, Harvard, or MLA, use the designated citation command. This extracts titles, authors, and dates from your provided sources to generate properly formatted references for academic and research documentation.

Can I extract methodologies and limitations from web articles and reports?

Yes, you can extract methodologies and limitations from web articles and reports. The summarization process analyzes dense research material across various source types, pulling out specific structural elements to build concise briefing documents.

Does this research summarization tool support product managers and founders?

Yes, this research summarization tool supports product managers, founders, and analysts. It is specifically designed to turn dense research material into structured briefs, enabling fast literature reviews and decision-ready insights for non-academic professionals.

What are the limitations of automated literature review generation?

Automated literature review generation limitations include relying entirely on the provided source material quality. While it extracts findings and methodologies across 2-5 sources, users must still manually verify the contextual accuracy of synthesized decision-ready insights.