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summarize

Summarize and extract text from URLs, podcasts, and local files.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#cli#youtube#transcripts#summarize#text-extraction#urls#content-analysis
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cploveless123/Dex-trading-bot --skill summarize-cploveless123
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/cploveless123/Dex-trading-bot/tree/main/workspace-backup/openclaw_skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cploveless123/Dex-trading-bot --skill summarize-cploveless123

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Summarize or extract text from URLs, podcasts, and local files to quickly understand content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web page and video transcript summarization: generate concise summaries from online articles and video transcripts.
  • Transcript extraction for YouTube and other sources: obtain readable transcripts and condensed summaries.
  • Local document processing: summarize PDFs and text files for rapid insights.
  • Supports model configuration and API keys, and options like --length, --extract-only, and --json for flexible workflows.

Quick Start

Run summarize with a URL or local file path to generate a summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about summarize

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract text and summarize YouTube video transcripts?▼

You can extract and summarize YouTube video transcripts by providing the video URL to the summarize tool, which generates a concise summary or outputs the raw transcript using --extract-only.

Can I summarize local PDFs and text files for rapid insights?▼

Yes, you can summarize local PDFs and text files by running the summarize tool with the local file path to generate quick content briefs and rapid insights from your documents.

Do I need an API key to extract text from URLs and podcasts?▼

Yes, you need a valid API key for your chosen provider to extract text from URLs and podcasts, and you can optionally install the summarize tool locally via Homebrew for CLI access.

What is the best way to control summary output length for web content?▼

The best way to control summary output length for web content is by using the --length option when running the summarize tool on your URLs, allowing for flexible workflow configuration.

Does the summarize tool support JSON output for article previews?▼

Yes, the summarize tool supports JSON output for article previews and web page summaries by utilizing the --json option, enabling structured data integration for your content analysis workflows.

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