summarize

Name: summarize
Availability: InStock
Author: OpenBotX

Summarize and extract text from URLs, YouTube videos, podcasts, and local files.

88|23|Updated Jan 31, 2026

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Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/openbotx/openbotx --skill summarize-openbotx

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill makes it fast and easy to extract, transcribe, and summarize content from webpages, YouTube videos, podcasts, and local documents so users can quickly understand long content without reading or listening to it in full.

Core Features & Use Cases

Multi-source summarization: Summarize URLs, local files (PDFs, text), and YouTube videos with automatic transcript extraction when available.
Flexible output and controls: Adjustable summary length, JSON output for automation, and model selection via provider API keys.
Real-world example: Convert a long article or lecture video into a concise briefing for a meeting, or extract and summarize podcast episodes for research notes.

Quick Start

Use the summarize skill to produce a concise summary of a provided URL or local document and extract a transcript for a YouTube link when needed.

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 or podcast without watching the whole thing?▼

To summarize a YouTube video or podcast, the Skill automatically extracts the transcript when available and generates a concise text overview from the provided link without watching the full content.

Can I extract and summarize text from local PDF files and web URLs?▼

Yes, you can extract and summarize text from local PDF files and web URLs. The Skill processes local documents and web articles to deliver quick overviews for research or content repurposing tasks.

Do I need a provider API key to summarize links and local documents?▼

Yes, you need a provider API key to summarize links and local documents. The Skill requires provider API keys and model selection support to execute the text extraction and summarization logic.

What happens if a YouTube video transcript is not available for extraction?▼

When a YouTube video transcript is not directly available, the Skill includes YouTube transcript fallbacks for extraction to ensure it can still retrieve the necessary text for summarization.

Can I adjust the summary length or get JSON output for automation workflows?▼

Yes, you can adjust the summary length and output the results in JSON format for automation workflows. This allows flexible integration when summarizing URLs, videos, and local files.