summarize

Summarize URLs, transcripts, and local files into concise briefs via CLI.

1|1|Updated Dec 21, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Kjdragan/universal_agent --skill summarize-kjdragan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/Kjdragan/universal_agent/tree/main/.claude/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Kjdragan/universal_agent --skill summarize-kjdragan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill reduces the time spent digesting long-form content by turning URLs, transcripts, and local files into concise, readable summaries.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • CLI-based summarization of web pages, video transcripts, and document files.
  • Quick content triage, note-taking, and research briefs from long texts.
  • Use Case: Convert a lengthy article or podcast transcript into a short, actionable summary.

Quick Start

To summarize a webpage: summarize "https://example.com/article" --model google/gemini-3-flash-preview To summarize a local document: summarize "/path/to/file.pdf" --model google/gemini-3-flash-preview To summarize a video transcript: 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 into a short brief?

To summarize a YouTube video transcript, you can use a CLI command specifying the video URL and an auto transcript flag. This extracts the text and generates a concise brief for rapid content comprehension.

Can I summarize local PDF files and web page URLs using a command line tool?

Yes, you can summarize local PDF files and web page URLs by passing the file path or URL to the CLI. It extracts text from local files and web pages to produce readable summary outputs.

What is the best way to generate research briefs from long podcast transcripts?

The best way to generate research briefs from long podcast transcripts is using a CLI summarization tool. It processes long-form text and outputs concise briefs for quick content triage and note-taking.

Do I need a specific runtime environment to summarize local files and URLs?

Yes, you need a CLI runtime environment to summarize local files and URLs. The tool relies on command line execution and text extraction steps to process web pages, documents, and video transcripts.

Does URL summarization work with both web articles and video transcripts?

Yes, URL summarization works with both web articles and video transcripts. The tool extracts text from provided URLs, including standard web pages and YouTube links, to generate concise summaries.

Are there limitations when extracting text from local documents for summarization?

A limitation of extracting text from local documents is dependency on the CLI runtime's text extraction capabilities. Complex formatting or non-text elements in local files may affect the final readable summary output.