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Summarize content from URLs, local files, and YouTube videos.

Updated Feb 14, 2026
Search Tags:#transcript#video#content extraction#url#summarize#file
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pro-utkarshM/friday --skill summarize-pro-utkarshm
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/pro-utkarshM/friday/tree/main/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pro-utkarshM/friday --skill summarize-pro-utkarshm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users quickly understand the content of web pages, local files, and videos without needing to consume them in their entirety.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Content Condensation: Generates concise summaries of articles, documents, and video transcripts.
  • URL & File Support: Works with direct web links, local file paths (including PDFs), and YouTube URLs.
  • Use Case: A user encounters a long article or a lengthy YouTube video and needs to grasp the main points quickly for a report or discussion.

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 web page URL quickly?▼

The summarize Skill condenses content from a web page URL or YouTube video into a brief overview by extracting and distilling the text or transcript. This allows rapid ingestion of digital sources without watching or reading the entire content.

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

You can extract and summarize content from local PDF files by providing the file path to the Skill. It processes local documents and web links alike, generating a condensed overview of the main points.

Do I need API keys to summarize articles and video transcripts?▼

You need specific API keys for LLM providers to summarize articles and video transcripts. Optional service tokens may also be required for enhanced content extraction capabilities from certain digital sources.

What is the best way to condense long articles for research?▼

The best way to condense long articles for research is to use a summarization Skill that processes URLs and local files to generate concise overviews. This enables rapid information distillation from diverse digital sources.

Does this content extraction tool work with both web links and local documents?▼

Yes, this content extraction tool works with both web links and local documents. It processes direct web URLs, local file paths, and YouTube videos to provide concise overviews of your digital content.

Why does video transcript summarization require optional service tokens?▼

Video transcript summarization may require optional service tokens to enable enhanced extraction capabilities. These tokens facilitate accessing and retrieving transcript data from video platforms for accurate summarization.

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