summarize

Summarize URLs, YouTube videos, podcasts, and local files into concise text.

37|1|Updated Mar 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/saolalab/clawforce --skill summarize-saolalab
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/saolalab/clawforce/tree/main/clawbot/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/saolalab/clawforce --skill summarize-saolalab

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill converts long articles, videos, podcasts, and local documents into concise summaries or transcripts so users can quickly understand key information without reading or listening to the full content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • URL and Article Summaries: Extracts and condenses web pages and articles into human-friendly summaries.
  • Video & Podcast Transcripts: Performs best-effort transcript extraction from YouTube and audio sources and can return full transcripts or short highlights with timestamps.
  • Local File Support: Summarizes PDFs and local text documents and can produce JSON or plain-text outputs for downstream processing.
  • Use Case: Ideal for researchers, content teams, or support agents who need quick summaries and searchable transcripts from links, recordings, or uploaded documents.

Quick Start

Summarize the provided URL or uploaded file and return a concise summary plus a transcript if available.

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 from a URL?

To summarize a YouTube video or podcast from a URL, the Skill extracts the transcript from the audio source and condenses it into a concise summary. It performs best-effort transcript extraction and can return full transcripts or short highlights with timestamps.

Can I extract text and summarize local PDF files?

Yes, you can summarize local PDF files and text documents. The Skill processes local files to produce concise summaries and can output the extracted text in JSON or plain-text formats for downstream processing and research workflows.

Do I need API keys to extract transcripts from webpages and videos?

Yes, you need API keys configured via standard environment variables for model access to extract transcripts and summarize webpages or videos. The Skill also supports fallback extraction services like Apify or Firecrawl when configured.

What is the best way to get searchable transcripts from links and recordings?

The best way to get searchable transcripts from links and recordings is using an extraction tool that processes URLs and local files. This Skill retrieves text from YouTube videos and podcasts, returning full transcripts or short highlights with timestamps for quick comprehension.

Does this URL summarization tool work with raw webpage articles?

Yes, this URL summarization tool works with raw webpage articles. It extracts text from web pages and condenses the content into human-friendly summaries, allowing you to quickly understand key information without reading the full article.

Why does transcript extraction fail for some audio sources?

Transcript extraction may fail or provide incomplete results for some audio sources because the tool performs best-effort extraction. Configuring fallback extraction services like Apify or Firecrawl via environment variables can improve success rates for challenging URLs or media formats.