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summarize

Summarize text content from URLs, local files, and video transcripts.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#content#video#url#extract#summarize#transcribe
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/planetazuzu/planetazuzu-memory --skill summarize-planetazuzu
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/planetazuzu/planetazuzu-memory/tree/main/skills/openclaws-kb/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/planetazuzu/planetazuzu-memory --skill summarize-planetazuzu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of extracting key information from various online and local sources, saving users time by providing concise summaries.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • URL Summarization: Condenses content from web pages into brief summaries.
  • File Summarization: Extracts and summarizes text from local documents (PDFs, text files, etc.).
  • Transcript Extraction: Provides best-effort transcriptions and summaries for video/podcast URLs.
  • Use Case: Quickly understand the main points of a long article or a YouTube video without needing to read/watch the entire content.

Quick Start

Use the summarize skill to get a 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 podcast URL without watching the whole thing?▼

You can extract and summarize video transcripts by providing the URL to this Skill. It uses best-effort transcription with optional tools like yt-dlp to fetch and condense YouTube content into brief text summaries.

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

Yes, you can summarize local files like PDFs. The Skill extracts text content from local documents and condenses them into concise summaries, allowing you to quickly understand the main points without reading the entire file.

Do I need yt-dlp or firecrawl to extract web page content?▼

You do not need yt-dlp or firecrawl to summarize basic web pages, as the Skill includes fallback web scraping methods. However, these optional external tools provide enhanced content extraction for YouTube videos and advanced URL scraping.

What's the best way to condense long web articles into key points?▼

The best way to condense long web articles is to use a URL summarization tool that automates text extraction. This Skill fetches web page content and generates concise summaries, saving time by providing the main points without reading the full article.

Does web scraping fallback work when extracting URLs with restricted access?▼

The web scraping fallback provides best-effort text extraction for URLs, but may not successfully access restricted or dynamically loaded pages. Optional tools like firecrawl can be configured to enable enhanced extraction for difficult URL sources.

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