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summarize

Extract key text from URLs, transcripts, and local files to generate concise summaries.

5|Updated Apr 8, 2026
Search Tags:#cli#youtube#transcripts#local-files#summarize#urls#content-synthesis
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JansenAnalytics/claudex --skill summarize-jansenanalytics
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/JansenAnalytics/claudex/tree/main/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JansenAnalytics/claudex --skill summarize-jansenanalytics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Summarize URLs, podcasts, and local files into concise summaries or transcripts, saving time and enabling quick understanding of long content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fast CLI to summarize URLs, local files, and YouTube links
  • Best-effort transcript extraction for YouTube links; no extra dependencies
  • Use cases include quick content briefs, archiving, and rapid knowledge extraction

Quick Start

Run the summarize command with a URL, a local file path, or a YouTube link to generate a 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 YouTube transcripts and local files from the command line?▼

To summarize URLs and local files, run the summarize command with a link or file path to extract key textual content and generate concise summaries instantly without extra dependencies.

Can I extract summaries from web pages and YouTube links without installing dependencies?▼

Yes, you can extract summaries from web pages and YouTube links without installing dependencies. The tool performs best-effort transcript extraction for YouTube links natively without requiring extra packages.

What is the best way to generate machine-readable JSON summaries from URLs?▼

The best way to generate machine-readable JSON summaries from URLs is using the summarize command with optional JSON extraction controls, producing outputs suitable for quick content archiving and rapid knowledge extraction.

Does the summarize CLI tool support parsing local document files for content synthesis?▼

Yes, the summarize CLI tool supports parsing local document files for content synthesis. It identifies and extracts key textual content from local files to generate concise human-readable summaries.

Can I use extraction controls to customize content synthesis for archiving workflows?▼

Yes, you can use extraction controls to customize content synthesis for archiving workflows. The command accepts optional parameters to produce human- or machine-readable outputs tailored to your archiving needs.

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