summarize

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

67|24|Updated Jan 31, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/openxjarvis/openclaw-python --skill summarize-openxjarvis

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Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/openxjarvis/openclaw-python/tree/main/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openxjarvis/openclaw-python --skill summarize-openxjarvis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of summarizing or extracting text from various sources like web pages, audio/video transcripts, and local files, acting as a fallback for content transcription needs.

Core Features & Use Cases

Content Summarization: Condenses long articles, web pages, or transcripts into concise summaries.
Text Extraction: Extracts text content from URLs, local files (PDFs included), and YouTube videos.
Use Case: When faced with a lengthy article or a YouTube video, use this skill to get a quick overview or extract key information without consuming the entire content.

Quick Start

Use the summarize skill to get a short summary of the content at https://example.com.

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 extract its transcript?▼

To summarize a YouTube video, you can use this skill to automatically condense the video content into a short summary or pull the full text. It supports various LLM providers for summarization and offers options for transcript extraction.

Can I extract text content from local files like PDFs?▼

Yes, you can extract text content from local files, including PDFs. The skill processes local files alongside URLs and YouTube videos to provide summaries or raw text extraction based on your specified content length control.

What do I need to install to summarize URLs and podcasts?▼

To summarize URLs and podcasts, you need to install the 'summarize' CLI tool via Homebrew. This command-line tool acts as a fallback for content transcription and extraction needs across various sources.

Does this tool work for summarizing podcast audio and video transcripts?▼

Yes, the tool works for summarizing podcast audio and video transcripts. It automates the process of summarizing or extracting text from web pages, audio/video transcripts, and local files.

How do I control the length of the summary when extracting text from a URL?▼

You can control the length of the summary when extracting text from a URL by using the content length control options provided by the skill. This allows you to get a quick overview or extract key information without consuming the entire content.