summarize

Extract concise summaries from web pages, local documents, and YouTube URLs.

Updated Feb 8, 2026

Search Tags:#text extraction #content analysis #summarize #quick summary #YouTube transcript

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/dioerden/OpenClaw-Flash-Vault --skill summarize-dioerden

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/dioerden/OpenClaw-Flash-Vault/tree/main/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dioerden/OpenClaw-Flash-Vault --skill summarize-dioerden

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The summarize skill helps users bypass the need for full transcription, allowing for a rapid understanding of the key points contained within URLs, podcasts, and local files.

Core Features & Use Cases

Efficient Text Summarization: Extract and summarize content from URLs, local files, and YouTube links without the need for transcription.
Text Extraction: Offers a best-effort transcript extraction for YouTube videos.
Use Case: When a user has a large document or video they need the summary of, but don't want to go through the full content, they can use the summarize skill to save time.

Quick Start

To summarize a URL, use the following command: summarize "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 without watching the whole thing?▼

To summarize a YouTube video without watching it, you can provide the video URL to the summarization tool. The skill extracts the transcript and processes the text to deliver a concise summary of the key points.

Can I extract a quick summary directly from a web page URL?▼

Yes, you can extract a quick summary directly from a web page URL. The tool processes the web page content to provide rapid insights, bypassing the need to read the full text and saving time on large documents.

What is the best way to get the gist of local documents and text files?▼

The best way to get the gist of local documents is to pass the local file path to the summarization command. It processes the text input from your local files to produce a concise summary of the core information.

Does text summarization work with podcasts or only written content?▼

Text summarization works for both written content and podcasts. The skill helps users bypass the need for full transcription of URLs and podcasts, allowing for rapid understanding of key points from various audio and text sources.

Are there limitations when extracting transcripts from YouTube links?▼

A known limitation is that YouTube transcript extraction operates on a best-effort basis. If the video lacks subtitles or accessible transcripts, the tool may not be able to extract the text needed to generate a summary.

Do I need a full transcription before summarizing large amounts of text?▼

No, you do not need a full transcription before summarizing text. The tool processes raw text input from URLs and local files directly to produce a concise summary, saving you the effort of manual transcription.