summarize

Summarize text and transcripts from URLs, podcasts, and local files.

Updated Feb 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RobbyMo81/assistantrobby --skill summarize-robbymo81
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/RobbyMo81/assistantrobby/tree/main/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RobbyMo81/assistantrobby --skill summarize-robbymo81

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Summarize or extract text and transcripts from URLs, podcasts, and local files to provide quick, digestible insights.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fast CLI to summarize URLs, local files, and YouTube links.
  • YouTube: produce a summary or transcript using best-effort extraction without requiring yt-dlp.
  • Configure models and API keys for multiple providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, Gemini) with sensible defaults.

Quick Start

Run summarize "https://example.com" to generate a concise summary of the page.

Frequently Asked Questions about summarize

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize YouTube transcripts and podcasts from URLs?

To summarize URLs, podcasts, and YouTube transcripts, use this CLI to extract text and generate quick, digestible insights without requiring yt-dlp. It applies best-effort extraction for YouTube links to produce concise overviews.

Do I need API keys to extract text from local files?

Yes, summarizing local files requires API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, or Gemini. The tool uses a configurable default model to process your local files into quick overviews.

What's the best way to get a quick summary of a web page URL?

The best way to get a quick summary of a web page URL is to run a single CLI command with the target URL. This extracts text directly from the URL, providing quick overviews and insights without manual copying.

Can I configure which model summarizes my podcasts and local files?

Yes, you can configure models and API keys for multiple providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and Gemini. The tool provides sensible defaults but allows configurable options for your summarization needs.

Does extracting YouTube transcripts work without installing yt-dlp?

Yes, YouTube transcript extraction works without yt-dlp by using a best-effort extraction method. This allows you to produce summaries or transcripts directly from YouTube links without additional video downloader dependencies.