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summarize

Summarize text and key points from URLs, articles, PDFs, and local files.

Updated Apr 5, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#pdf#video#media#url#text#summarize
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/balic-AI-ML-R-D-Resources/eliza_autonomous_agents --skill summarize-balic-ai-ml-r-d-resources
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/balic-AI-ML-R-D-Resources/eliza_autonomous_agents/tree/main/packages/skills/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/balic-AI-ML-R-D-Resources/eliza_autonomous_agents --skill summarize-balic-ai-ml-r-d-resources

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automatically distill long text sources into concise summaries and extract key points from URLs, articles, PDFs, transcripts, podcasts, YouTube videos, and local files. It also provides a fallback transcription workflow when a user asks to transcribe or get the gist of content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • URL and document summarization: generate concise summaries from web pages, PDFs, transcripts, and local files.
  • Multi-source support: handle URLs, local files, YouTube transcripts, podcasts, and articles.
  • Quick insight extraction: pull key points, topics, and highlights to speed decision-making.

Quick Start

Run summarize with a URL or file path to generate a concise summary, e.g., summarize 'https://example.com' --model google/gemini-3-flash-preview

Frequently Asked Questions about summarize

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

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

To summarize a YouTube video or podcast, provide the URL or transcript file path to the tool. It extracts key points and generates a concise summary, supporting multiple models for processing media sources.

Can I extract key points from a PDF or web page URL?▼

Yes, you can extract key points from a PDF or web page URL by running the summarize command with the file path or link. It processes articles and documents to output concise summaries and highlight topics.

What is the best way to quickly digest long text from multiple sources?▼

The best way to quickly digest long text from multiple sources like URLs, PDFs, and local files is using a multi-source summarization tool. It automatically distills content into concise summaries and extracts highlights to speed decision-making.

Do I need API keys to summarize articles and local files?▼

You need optional API keys to summarize articles and local files, depending on the model you select. The tool requires the summarize CLI and supports multiple models to read from URLs or file paths for generating summaries.

Does this text summarization tool work with local files and online articles?▼

Yes, the text summarization tool works with both local files and online articles. It handles URLs, PDFs, transcripts, and local documents to generate concise summaries and pull key topics across web pages and media.

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