summarize

Create concise summaries from URLs, PDFs, images, audio, and YouTube videos.

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Search Tags:#pdf #cli #youtube #summarize #urls #content-summarization

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/M1Albert/xiaoman-openclaw-skills --skill summarize-m1albert

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/M1Albert/xiaoman-openclaw-skills/tree/main/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/M1Albert/xiaoman-openclaw-skills --skill summarize-m1albert

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly transform long URLs, PDFs, images, audio, and YouTube videos into concise, readable summaries to save time and improve comprehension.

Core Features & Use Cases

Generate brief summaries from diverse content sources (URLs, documents, media) for quick research briefs.
Ideal for content curation, meeting prep, and knowledge distillation where quick understanding is needed.
Use cases include summarizing long articles, transcripts, or video content for reports or briefs.

Quick Start

Run summarize on a URL, a local file, or a YouTube link using a chosen model to produce a concise summary.

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 into a quick text brief?▼

You can summarize YouTube videos by passing the video link to the summarize CLI, which processes the transcript and produces a concise text brief for rapid knowledge distillation.

Can I extract a summary from a local PDF file?▼

Yes, you can summarize local PDF files by passing the file path to the summarize CLI, which generates a concise summary of the document content for quick research or review.

What do I need to summarize URLs and online content?▼

To summarize URLs, you need the summarize CLI installed and access to a suitable provider or local runtime, with optional API keys configured depending on the chosen summarization model.

Does content summarization work with images and audio files?▼

Yes, content summarization supports images and audio files in addition to URLs, PDFs, and YouTube videos, transforming diverse media sources into brief, readable summaries.

What is the best way to distill knowledge from lengthy articles for reports?▼

The best way to distill knowledge from lengthy articles is using the summarize CLI on the article URLs, which produces concise briefs ideal for reports, content curation, and meeting prep.