summarize

Summarize URLs, articles, PDFs, and local files into short, medium, or long summaries.

38|14|Updated Mar 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ericwang915/PythonClaw --skill summarize-ericwang915
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/ericwang915/PythonClaw/tree/main/pythonclaw/templates/skills/web/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ericwang915/PythonClaw --skill summarize-ericwang915

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, beautifulsoup4.

What problem does it solve?

Summarize content from URLs, articles, PDFs, and local files into concise, readable summaries.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Summarization: Generate short, medium, or long summaries from URLs, articles, PDFs, and documents.
  • Content Extraction: Extract main text content without markup for quick reading or downstream processing.
  • Use Case: When you need a quick briefing on a long article or report, run a summary to capture the core points.

Quick Start

Provide a URL or file path to summarize and choose the desired length (short, medium, or long).

Frequently Asked Questions about summarize

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize a web article or PDF into a short brief?

To summarize an article or PDF, provide the URL or file path and select a short, medium, or long length. The tool fetches and parses the document text to generate a concise, readable summary.

Can I extract main text content without HTML markup from a URL?

Yes, you can extract main text content without markup from a URL using the optional raw extraction feature. It parses the web page to return clean text for quick reading or downstream processing.

Does this summarization tool work with both local files and web URLs?

Yes, this summarization tool works with both local files and web URLs. It processes articles, PDFs, and documents to output the title, source URL, word count, and the generated summary.

How do I get a quick briefing on a long report without reading the whole document?

To get a quick briefing on a long report without reading the whole document, run a summary on the file or URL. It captures the core points into a concise, readable overview.

Do I need Python libraries like requests and BeautifulSoup to parse articles?

The tool uses Python libraries like requests and BeautifulSoup internally to fetch and parse article text. You do not need to manually configure them to generate summaries from URLs.