summarize

Summarize content from URLs, transcripts, and local files.

330|61|Updated Feb 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/eggent-ai/eggent --skill summarize-eggent-ai
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Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/eggent-ai/eggent/tree/main/bundled-skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/eggent-ai/eggent --skill summarize-eggent-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps users quickly digest long-form content by generating concise summaries from URLs, transcripts, and local files, reducing reading time and cognitive load.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Summarize content from URLs, transcripts, and local files into short, readable summaries.
  • Support YouTube transcripts and multi-source articles for quick review.
  • Ideal for research briefs, meeting notes, and knowledge-base generation.

Quick Start

Summarize a URL or local file to obtain a concise summary.

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 into concise notes?

You can summarize YouTube transcripts and web URLs by passing them to the skill, which processes articles and video content into readable summaries. It supports CLI flags like --youtube for video transcripts and --firecrawl for web extraction.

Can I extract text from local files without generating a summary?

Yes, you can extract text from local files without summarizing by using the --extract-only CLI flag. This outputs the raw content from your documents and URLs for further processing.

Do I need provider API keys to summarize content from articles and documents?

Yes, provider API keys are required to summarize content from articles, documents, and transcripts. The skill relies on these external providers to process and generate the concise summaries.

How do I control the length of summaries generated from URLs and local files?

You can control summary length using the --length and --max-output-tokens CLI flags. These parameters adjust the verbosity of the output when processing articles, transcripts, and local files.

What is the best way to get structured JSON output from summarized content?

The best way to get structured JSON output from summarized content is by applying the --json CLI flag. This formats your URL and transcript summaries into machine-readable JSON data.