summarise-topic

Generates fixed-structure summaries of technical topics with examples, articles, and best practices.

Updated Aug 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/d-ansons/claude-library --skill summarise-topic-d-ansons
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Skill: summarise-topic
Source: https://github.com/d-ansons/claude-library/tree/main/plugins/summarise-topic/skills/summarise-topic
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/d-ansons/claude-library --skill summarise-topic-d-ansons

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Technical summaries often vary wildly in structure and depth, making them hard to scan and compare. This Skill enforces a consistent, predictable format every time a technical topic is summarised, so readers always get an overview, concrete examples, curated reading links, and topic-specific best practices. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Fixed Four-Section Structure: Always outputs Overview, Examples, Useful Articles, and Best Practices in order, with an optional Practical Suggestion section included only when a hands-on task genuinely applies. - Quality Guardrails: Requires verified article links (never fabricated URLs), Good/Bad best-practice pairs with concrete reasoning, and runnable code snippets rather than filler examples. - Use Case: Ask for a summary of a technology like Kubernetes, HTTP/2, or Rust ownership, and receive a consistently formatted briefing with idiomatic code examples, vetted further reading, and non-obvious gotchas explained with their consequences. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to summarise a technical topic such as "Summarise how TLS certificate pinning works" and receive the fixed-structure output.

Frequently Asked Questions about summarise-topic

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a consistent structure when summarising technical topics?

Use this Skill to enforce a fixed four-section format: Overview, Examples, Useful Articles, and Best Practices. Every summary follows the same order and layout defined in its template, so repeated summaries stay uniform and scannable.

What sections does a technical topic summary include?

Every summary includes an Overview (4-5 prose paragraphs), Examples (runnable code snippets or a worked scenario), Useful Articles (3-6 verified links), and Best Practices (Good/Bad pairs with reasoning). A Practical Suggestion section appears only when a genuine hands-on task exists.

Does the summary include links to further reading?

Yes, the Useful Articles section lists 3-6 links with one-line explanations of why each is worth reading. Links are never fabricated; if enough verifiable sources cannot be found, fewer links are listed with a note saying so.

When is the Practical Suggestion section omitted?

The Practical Suggestion section is omitted entirely when no genuine hands-on task exists for the topic, such as purely conceptual or organizational subjects. It is the only section allowed to be dropped; the other four headings always remain.

What makes the best practices section different from generic advice?

Each practice includes a Good and Bad example with 1-2 sentences explaining the concrete consequence of each. Generic advice applicable to any topic is explicitly rejected in favor of topic-specific, non-obvious gotchas.