summarise

Extract and summarise content from URLs, videos, podcasts, and files.

2|Updated Feb 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/eddmann/jeeves --skill summarise
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: summarise
Source: https://github.com/eddmann/jeeves/tree/main/skills/summarise
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/eddmann/jeeves --skill summarise

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @steipete/summarize, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill extracts and summarises content from URLs, YouTube videos, podcasts, and files, enabling quick understanding of long-form content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extracts clean content from web pages and media transcripts
  • Generates concise summaries and transcripts via a CLI
  • Use Case: Quickly grasp the main ideas from a long article or a video transcript without reading in full

Quick Start

Run the summarise CLI against a URL or file to generate a concise summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about summarise

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarise a YouTube video or podcast transcript?

Yes, you can summarise web pages by providing the URL to the summarise CLI. It extracts the clean content from the web page and produces a concise summary without requiring you to read the full article.

Can I extract summaries from local documents?

Yes, you can summarise local documents by passing the file path to the CLI. It accepts file inputs to extract and summarise content, enabling rapid content understanding for research or briefing tasks.

Does the summarise CLI require any specific runtime environment?

The summarise CLI leverages the @steipete/summarize library and runs via buns. You need this specific runtime environment configured to execute the script and generate summaries from URLs or files.

What is the best way to get a quick summary of a long article?

The best way to get a quick summary of a long article is using a CLI summarisation tool. It extracts clean content from URLs and generates concise summaries, allowing you to grasp the main ideas without reading in full.

Are there limitations when summarising streaming media transcripts?

When summarising streaming media transcripts, the tool relies on the availability of existing transcripts or subtitles. It extracts and summarises content from URLs, but cannot process media lacking accessible transcript data.