summarize-pdf-aloud

Extract text from PDFs, generate summaries, and read them aloud.

2|1|Updated Feb 5, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #ocr #summarization #pdf #text-to-speech #audio #document-processing

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npx skills add https://github.com/dalehurley/phpbot --skill summarize-pdf-aloud

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Find PDF documents on a computer, extract their text, generate a concise summary, and read it aloud.

Core Features & Use Cases

Search PDFs in common directories (Desktop, Downloads, current directory) and via ad-hoc queries to prepare spoken summaries.
Text extraction & OCR: extract text (and perform OCR where needed) to summarize content.
Text-to-speech: vocalize the generated summary for hands-free review.
Use Case: Quickly overview a lengthy PDF without reading it, such as invoices or research papers.

Quick Start

Find PDFs in common directories, summarize the content, and read the summary aloud.

Frequently Asked Questions about summarize-pdf-aloud

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I get a spoken summary of a PDF document on my computer?▼

To get a spoken summary of a PDF document, the skill searches common directories like Desktop and Downloads, extracts text using OCR, generates a concise 2-3 sentence summary, and reads it aloud using text-to-speech.

Can I use text-to-speech to listen to a summary of a research paper PDF?▼

Yes, you can use text-to-speech to listen to a summary of a research paper PDF. The skill extracts text, generates a concise overview, and vocalizes it for hands-free review.

Does PDF text extraction work with scanned documents or images?▼

PDF text extraction works with scanned documents by applying OCR to extract text where needed, enabling the skill to summarize and read content that isn't natively digital.

What is the best way to quickly overview invoices stored as PDF files?▼

The best way to quickly overview invoices stored as PDF files is to automate text extraction and summarization. The skill finds invoices in common directories and reads a concise summary aloud.

Where does the skill search for PDF files to summarize and read aloud?▼

The skill searches for PDF files in common directories including the Desktop, Downloads, and the current directory, as well as through ad-hoc searches to locate documents for spoken overviews.

How long is the generated summary that gets read aloud from a PDF?▼

The generated summary read aloud from a PDF is concise, typically consisting of 2-3 sentences that capture the core content of the extracted document text.