summarize

Extract summaries and transcripts from URLs, local files, podcasts, and YouTube videos.

2|Updated May 23, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/enclawed/enclawed-oss --skill summarize-enclawed

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/enclawed/enclawed-oss/tree/main/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/enclawed/enclawed-oss --skill summarize-enclawed

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of manually reading long articles, listening through podcasts, or transcribing videos by turning them into concise summaries or usable text.

Core Features & Use Cases

URL Summaries: Digest web pages and articles into short, readable overviews.
Transcript Extraction: Pull best-effort text from YouTube and other video sources when you need the spoken content instead of a summary.
Local File Support: Process PDFs and other local documents without needing separate transcription tools.
Use Case: When you receive a long research link, a podcast episode, or a meeting recording, this Skill can quickly turn it into a summary or transcript you can review and share.

Quick Start

Ask me to summarize the attached file, URL, or YouTube link into a concise summary or transcript.

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 or podcast link into text?▼

To summarize a YouTube video or podcast link, provide the URL to extract a concise overview or best-effort transcript of the spoken content. It processes media sources into readable text using selectable models and optional API fallbacks.

Can I extract transcripts from local PDF files and documents?▼

Yes, you can extract summaries and transcripts from local PDF files and documents. Processing local files does not require separate transcription tools, directly turning attached documents into concise text outputs.

What is the best way to digest long research articles from a URL?▼

The best way to digest long research articles from a URL is using automated summarization to convert web pages into short, readable overviews. This removes the friction of manually reading lengthy articles for faster review.

Does this work with blocked or media-heavy web pages?▼

Yes, it handles blocked or media-heavy web pages by using optional Firecrawl and Apify fallbacks. When standard extraction fails, it applies these fallbacks and outputs results in JSON format.

Do I need an API key to transcribe video and audio sources?▼

You need an API key to use selectable models for transcribing video and audio sources. Configuring your API key enables the extraction of spoken content from podcasts and YouTube videos.

Why does video transcription sometimes return incomplete results?▼

Video transcription returns incomplete results because it uses a best-effort extraction workflow for media sources. When standard transcription faces limitations, optional Apify fallbacks attempt to recover the remaining spoken content.