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summarize

Condense long-form text from URLs, local files, and YouTube links into summaries.

58|1|Updated May 13, 2026
Search Tags:#summarization#cli#youtube#transcription#url#document extraction#local files
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Simplified-Reasoning/Pi-Bench --skill summarize-simplified-reasoning
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/Simplified-Reasoning/Pi-Bench/tree/main/third_party/nanobot/nanobot/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Simplified-Reasoning/Pi-Bench --skill summarize-simplified-reasoning

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Summarize solves the time-consuming task of reading long articles, webpages, transcripts, and documents by producing a concise digest you can act on quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • URL, local file, and YouTube link summarization: Extracts and condenses content from web links, local documents, and YouTube URLs into a fast synopsis.
  • Best-effort transcript extraction for video: Converts video content into a usable transcript or summary without requiring yt-dlp for extraction.
  • Fallback extraction modes: Uses Firecrawl and optional YouTube fallback (Apify) when direct extraction is limited or blocked.
  • Use Case: If you share a long product announcement or a research video link with an underspecified goal, you can quickly generate a summary first to decide what details you need next.

Quick Start

Ask the summarize skill to summarize a URL into a short digest by running: summarize "https://example.com/article" --length short.

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 link into text?▼

To summarize a YouTube video link into text, provide the URL to generate a condensed summary or extracted transcript. It applies best-effort transcript retrieval directly, using an Apify fallback when direct extraction is blocked.

Can I extract content from local files and web URLs into a short digest?▼

Yes, you can extract content from local files and web URLs into a short digest. The tool converts long-form text from documents and links into a concise synopsis, configurable via output length limits.

Does URL content extraction work when direct web scraping is blocked?▼

URL content extraction works when direct web scraping is blocked by utilizing fallback extraction modes. It applies Firecrawl to retrieve webpage content when direct extraction methods fail or are limited.

What is the best way to get a JSON output summary from a long article?▼

The best way to get a JSON output summary from a long article is to request the optional JSON output format during extraction. This converts long-form text into structured, condensed data for quick digestion.

Do I need yt-dlp installed to transcribe YouTube videos?▼

No, you do not need yt-dlp installed to transcribe YouTube videos. The tool performs best-effort transcript extraction without requiring yt-dlp, relying on an Apify fallback when direct extraction is limited.

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