summarize

Summarize text from URLs, transcripts, and local files via CLI.

Updated Jan 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DharambirAgrawal/Personal-Assistant --skill summarize-dharambiragrawal
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/DharambirAgrawal/Personal-Assistant/tree/main/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DharambirAgrawal/Personal-Assistant --skill summarize-dharambiragrawal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Summarize long articles, transcripts, and video content into concise, readable summaries to save time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • URL/article summarization: Generate quick digests from web pages and online documents.
  • Transcript/video summaries: Condense podcast or YouTube transcripts into key points.
  • Local-file support: Create summaries from PDFs and text files for archival and study.

Quick Start

Provide a concise summary for a given URL, transcript, or local file.

Frequently Asked Questions about summarize

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize YouTube transcripts and web URLs quickly?

You can summarize YouTube transcripts and web URLs by passing the link to the CLI. The tool extracts the text from the source and generates a concise, readable digest for quick research.

Can I summarize local PDF and text files offline?

Yes, you can summarize local PDF and text files offline. The tool processes local documents directly, extracting the text to create summary digests suitable for archival and study.

How do I extract key points from a podcast transcript?

To extract key points from a podcast transcript, provide the transcript text to the summarization tool. It condenses the spoken content into concise summaries, highlighting the main takeaways.

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

Yes, you need API keys to summarize articles and local files. The tool supports multiple summarization providers, requiring you to supply the appropriate API keys to execute the text extraction and condensing operations.

Can I control the length of the extracted summary from a web article?

Yes, you can control the length of the extracted summary from a web article. The CLI includes specific flags that allow you to adjust the desired length and extraction behavior of the final output.

What is the best way to digest long web articles for decision-making?

The best way to digest long web articles for decision-making is using an automated summarization tool. It extracts the core text from URLs and condenses it into quick, readable summaries, saving you time.