summarize

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

93|20|Updated Jan 31, 2026

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Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/seedprod/openclaw-prompts-and-skills --skill summarize-seedprod

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/seedprod/openclaw-prompts-and-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/seedprod/openclaw-prompts-and-skills --skill summarize-seedprod

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of extracting key information from various sources like web pages, audio/video content, and local files, saving users time and effort in understanding lengthy content.

Core Features & Use Cases

URL Summarization: Condenses articles and web pages into concise summaries.
File Summarization: Extracts and summarizes text from local documents (e.g., PDFs).
Video/Podcast Transcription & Summarization: Provides best-effort transcripts and summaries for YouTube links.
Use Case: Quickly get the gist of a long news article or a YouTube video without having to read or watch the entire content.

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 podcast without watching the whole thing?▼

You can summarize a YouTube video or podcast by providing its URL to the tool, which handles the transcription and extracts the key points into a concise text summary. This provides the content's gist without requiring you to watch or listen.

Can I transcribe and summarize local PDF files?▼

Yes, you can summarize local PDF files. The skill extracts text directly from local documents and condenses the content into a readable summary, saving you the effort of reading lengthy files manually.

Do I need API keys to extract and summarize web pages from URLs?▼

Yes, summarizing URLs requires API keys for various AI models. You can also optionally integrate fallback extraction services like Firecrawl or Apify to improve content extraction from web pages.

What is the best way to get a summary of a long news article from a URL?▼

The best way to summarize a long news article is to pass the URL to this tool. It condenses the web page content into a concise summary and provides options to customize the length and output format.

Does the URL summarizer work with multimedia content that needs transcription?▼

Yes, it works with multimedia content by providing best-effort transcripts for audio and video links. It handles the extraction process internally before generating the final summary.