summarize

Summarize content from web pages, PDFs, images, audio, and YouTube videos.

Updated Apr 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/liamfraz/claude-code-starter-pack --skill summarize-liamfraz
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/liamfraz/claude-code-starter-pack/tree/main/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/liamfraz/claude-code-starter-pack --skill summarize-liamfraz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires summarize, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The summarize skill simplifies the process of summarizing long-form content from the web, PDFs, images, audio, and YouTube videos, allowing users to quickly digest key information.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Quick Summaries: Summarize text from web pages, PDF documents, images, and audio files.
  • YouTube Summaries: Extract text and summaries from YouTube videos.
  • Use Case: When reading an extensive research paper, you can use the summarize skill to quickly get a summary of the paper without having to read the entire document.

Quick Start

To get a summary of a YouTube video, you can say: "Summarize this video from YouTube."

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 without watching the whole thing?

To summarize a YouTube video, you provide the video link to the summarize skill. It extracts the text and generates a quick summary, allowing you to digest key information without watching the entire video.

Can I extract a summary from PDF documents and web pages?

Yes, you can summarize text from both PDF documents and web pages. The skill uses text summarization algorithms and API integrations to condense information from these digital sources for quick knowledge retrieval.

What is the best way to manage information overload from long-form research papers?

The best way to manage information overload from research papers is using the summarize skill to instantly condense the document. It provides a fast summary so you can quickly retrieve key knowledge without reading the entire paper.

Does the text summarization process work with audio files and images?

Yes, the text summarization process works with audio files and images. The skill simplifies summarizing long-form content from a variety of digital sources, including images and audio, to help you quickly digest key information.

How do text summarization algorithms handle different types of media inputs?

Text summarization algorithms handle different media inputs by utilizing API integrations. This allows the skill to process and condense information from varied digital sources like web pages, PDFs, and YouTube videos efficiently.