summarize

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

2|Updated Mar 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/daeha76/RianFriends --skill summarize-daeha76
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/daeha76/RianFriends/tree/main/.claude/commands/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/daeha76/RianFriends --skill summarize-daeha76

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users quickly understand the content of long articles, documents, or video transcripts without needing to read or watch them in their entirety.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • URL Summarization: Condenses content from web links into concise summaries.
  • File Summarization: Extracts and summarizes text from local files (e.g., PDFs).
  • Video Transcript Summarization: Provides summaries of YouTube video content.

Quick Start

Use the summarize skill to get a short summary of the content at https://example.com.

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 transcript without watching the entire video?

You can summarize a YouTube video by providing its URL to extract and condense the transcript text. This provides a concise overview of the video's key information without watching it.

Can I extract and summarize text content directly from a local file like a PDF?

Yes, you can summarize text from local files like PDFs. The tool extracts the content and provides a condensed summary, allowing you to understand long documents without reading them entirely.

What is the best way to summarize long articles from web links?

The best way to summarize long articles from web links is to provide the URL to this tool. It condenses the web content into a concise summary, extracting key information for a quick overview.

Does the summarize tool support multiple LLM providers and configurable output lengths?

Yes, the tool supports multiple LLM providers and offers configurable output lengths and extraction modes. You can adjust these settings to control the conciseness of your generated summaries.

Are there limitations when using URL summarization for highly dynamic web pages?

While the tool summarizes URL content, highly dynamic web pages may pose extraction challenges depending on the source structure. It is designed to extract key information from standard web links, local files, and video transcripts.