summarize

Convert URLs and local documents into Markdown with optional Claude Haiku summaries.

6|1|Updated Nov 23, 2023
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gmcabrita/dotfiles --skill summarize-gmcabrita
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/gmcabrita/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gmcabrita/dotfiles --skill summarize-gmcabrita

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Converts URLs and local documents into Markdown for easy inspection and processing, enabling quick extraction and analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Convert web pages and documents (PDF, DOCX, HTML, text) into Markdown for downstream tooling and analysis.
  • Optionally generate a structured summary with an executive brief, key points, and open questions using Claude Haiku 4-5.
  • Output to temporary files or stdout to fit into pipelines and automation.

Quick Start

From this folder, run the provided script to convert a URL or file to Markdown and optionally generate a summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about summarize

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a URL or PDF to Markdown for easy text extraction?

To convert a URL or PDF to Markdown, this tool wraps the markitdown utility, transforming web pages and local documents into a clean Markdown representation for immediate inspection and downstream processing.

Can I summarize a web page into an executive brief and bullet points?

You can summarize a web page into an executive brief and bullet points by enabling the optional summarization feature, which uses Claude Haiku 4-5 to generate a structured summary with key points and open questions from the extracted Markdown.

What is the best way to automate document conversion to Markdown in a CLI pipeline?

The best way to automate document conversion to Markdown in a CLI pipeline is using this tool's stdout output mode, which allows processed text from URLs and local files to pass directly into other automation tools without creating intermediate files.

Does this PDF to Markdown converter support file formats like DOCX and HTML?

Yes, this PDF to Markdown converter supports formats like DOCX and HTML. It processes various local document files and URLs, converting them into concise Markdown text suitable for analysis and tooling.

Can I write the converted Markdown output to a temporary file?

Yes, you can write the converted Markdown output to a temporary file. When requested, the tool saves the extracted and optionally summarized document content to temporary files, fitting seamlessly into automated workflows and pipelines.

How does the markitdown wrapper handle URLs and local files?

The markitdown wrapper handles URLs and local files by accepting them as inputs, extracting the text content, and converting it into a structured Markdown format that can optionally include an AI-generated summary.