summarize

Name: summarize
Availability: InStock
Author: hari

Summarize text and transcripts from URLs, PDFs, YouTube videos, and local files.

3|Updated Jan 19, 2026

Search Tags:#transcripts #YouTube #local-files #summarize #text-extraction #AI-models #URLs

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npx skills add https://github.com/harivansh-afk/claude-code-vertical --skill summarize-harivansh-afk

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Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/harivansh-afk/claude-code-vertical/tree/main/skill-index/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/harivansh-afk/claude-code-vertical --skill summarize-harivansh-afk

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps users quickly derive insights from long-form content by summarizing articles, transcripts, podcasts, URLs, and local files, reducing reading time and information overload.

Core Features & Use Cases

URL and document summarization: generate concise briefs from web pages, PDFs, and text documents.
Transcript extraction: pull transcripts or summaries from YouTube videos and other media.
Flexible inputs: accept URLs, local files, or media links and produce focused summaries.
Configurable outputs: adjust length and level of detail with model and flag options.

Quick Start

summarize "https://example.com" --model google/gemini-3-flash-preview summarize "/path/to/file.pdf" --model google/gemini-3-flash-preview summarize "https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ" --youtube auto

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 transcript automatically?▼

You can summarize local files by providing the file path instead of a URL. The tool processes local documents like PDFs to generate focused text summaries and briefs.

Can I summarize local PDF files and text documents?▼

You can summarize local files by providing the file path instead of a URL. The tool processes local documents like PDFs to generate focused text summaries and briefs.

How do I extract text from a URL without generating a full summary?▼

You can control summary length and detail using the `--length` and `--max-output-tokens` flags. These options adjust the output size to fit your specific requirements.

Does this summarization tool support different AI models like OpenAI and Gemini?▼

Yes, the tool supports configurable AI providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, X AI, and Gemini. You can specify your preferred model using the `--model` flag.

How do I extract text from a URL without generating a full summary?▼

You can extract text from a URL without summarizing by using the `--extract-only` flag. This pulls the raw text content from web pages for further processing.

Can I format my content summaries as structured JSON output?▼

Yes, you can format summaries as structured JSON output by using the `--json` flag. This structures the extracted insights for programmatic use and integration.