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summarize

Summarize URLs and local files into concise explanations with optional transcript extraction.

Updated Mar 21, 2026
Search Tags:#document processing#youtube#json output#transcripts#summarize#urls#llm summarization
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Polealpha/XINNIAN_PI --skill summarize-polealpha
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/Polealpha/XINNIAN_PI/tree/main/app%20windows/vendor/openclaw-runtime/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Polealpha/XINNIAN_PI --skill summarize-polealpha

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you quickly understand long or hard-to-read content by producing concise summaries or extracted transcripts from URLs, podcasts, and local files.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • URL and file summarization: Summarize articles and documents directly from web links or local paths so you can grasp key points without reading everything.
  • Podcast and transcript-friendly behavior: Extract best-effort transcript-style content for media sources (including YouTube links) and then summarize it.
  • Flexible output and routing: Choose extraction-only mode for transcripts, request different summary lengths, and get structured JSON when you need machine-readable results.

Quick Start

Summarize a web article by running summarize "https://example.com" with your preferred model (for example, google/gemini-3-flash-preview).

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 transcript from a URL?▼

To summarize a YouTube video from a URL, input the link into a summarization tool supporting best-effort transcript extraction. It fetches the media content, extracts the transcript, and generates a concise explanation of the video.

Can I extract just the transcript from a podcast or video link without summarizing it?▼

Yes, you can extract only the transcript from a podcast or video link by using an extraction-only mode flag. This bypasses LLM summarization to output the raw best-effort transcript content directly from the media source.

Does URL and local file document summarization support JSON output for workflows?▼

URL and local file document summarization supports JSON output for downstream workflows. You can ingest web links or local paths, generate concise summaries, and route structured data directly into automated pipelines.

What is the best way to turn long web articles into quick takeaways locally?▼

The best way to turn long web articles into quick takeaways is using an LLM summarization tool with local path or URL ingestion. It processes the document and converts long-form text into concise explanations of key points.

Do I need to configure a specific model and API key to summarize local files?▼

Yes, you need to configure a specific model and provider API key to summarize local files. The summarization process requires an LLM backend to process the document content and generate the final concise summary output.

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