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summarize

Summarize content from URLs, local files, and YouTube videos.

375|38|Updated Dec 2, 2025
Search Tags:#ai#llm#summarize#text summarization#url summarizer#pdf summarizer#youtube summarizer
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CraftOS-dev/CraftBot --skill summarize-craftos-dev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/CraftOS-dev/CraftBot/tree/main/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CraftOS-dev/CraftBot --skill summarize-craftos-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines information consumption by providing concise summaries of lengthy content from various sources, saving users time and effort in understanding key information.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Summarize URLs: Condense the content of web pages into brief summaries.
  • Summarize Files: Extract and summarize text from local files, including PDFs.
  • Summarize YouTube: Generate summaries of video content from YouTube links.
  • Use Case: Quickly grasp the main points of a long research paper or a news article without reading the entire document.

Quick Start

Summarize the content of the URL https://example.com using the default model.

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 link using AI?▼

To summarize a YouTube video link, the Skill extracts the video content and processes it with AI models to generate a concise summary. It includes optional fallback extraction mechanisms to ensure content retrieval from YouTube links.

Can I summarize a PDF file from a local directory?▼

Yes, you can summarize a local PDF file. The Skill extracts text directly from local files, including PDFs, and uses configured AI models to condense the extracted content into a brief summary.

Do I need specific API keys to summarize web page URLs?▼

Yes, you need specific API keys for supported LLM providers to summarize web page URLs. Optional services like Firecrawl or Apify can also be integrated to enhance web content extraction.

What is the best way to summarize long research papers quickly?▼

The best way to summarize long research papers is using this Skill to condense lengthy documents into concise overviews. It supports configurable summary lengths and output formats to quickly grasp main points.

Are there limitations when extracting text from web pages for summarization?▼

Limitations during web page summarization can arise if standard extraction fails, but the Skill provides optional fallback extraction mechanisms using services like Firecrawl or Apify to retrieve content successfully.

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