summarize

Capture the screen and generate concise summaries of visible content.

Updated Mar 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Prathmesh234/Emu --skill summarize-prathmesh234
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/Prathmesh234/Emu/tree/main/backend/skills/bundled/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Prathmesh234/Emu --skill summarize-prathmesh234

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Users often need fast, concise overviews of information displayed on their screen, whether it's an article, email, code snippet, or webpage, without manually reading or copying the content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Screen Capture & Analysis: Takes screenshots, extracts visible text via OCR or UI inspection, and understands the context.
  • Adaptive Summaries: Generates TL;DR lines, bullet points, or detailed outlines tailored to the content type such as articles, emails, code, or documents.
  • Interactive Workflow: Allows users to request additional scrolling captures for content that exceeds the visible area and integrates the results into a single summary.

Quick Start

Tell Emu to summarize the screen for a concise overview of what’s displayed.

Frequently Asked Questions about summarize

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize content visible on my screen without manually copying text?

To summarize screen content, the tool captures a screenshot of the visible area, extracts text via OCR or UI inspection, and uses natural language generation to produce a concise overview of the displayed information.

Can I summarize long web pages or documents that require scrolling?

Yes, you can summarize long web pages by using the interactive workflow to request additional scrolling captures, which the tool integrates into a single comprehensive summary of the entire document.

Does the screen summarizer work with different types of content like emails and code snippets?

The screen summarizer works with articles, emails, code snippets, and documents by applying adaptive summaries, generating tailored outputs like TL;DR lines, bullet points, or detailed outlines based on the specific content type.

How does OCR text extraction work for generating summaries of on-screen information?

OCR text extraction works by analyzing your captured screenshot to identify and extract visible text characters, which then serves as the input for natural language generation to produce a condensed summary.

What is the best way to get a quick overview of a dense article displayed in my browser?

The best way to get a quick overview is to trigger a screen capture, allowing the tool to extract the visible text and generate an adaptive summary like a TL;DR or bullet points tailored for articles.

Are there limitations when summarizing screen content that contains mostly images or graphics?

Since summarizing relies on OCR or text extraction, content consisting primarily of images or graphics without embedded text may limit the natural language generation capabilities and result in incomplete summaries.