summarize

Summarize or extract text from URLs, podcasts, and local files.

Updated Feb 12, 2026

Search Tags:#youtube #transcripts #local-files #summarize #urls #podcasts

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/tiagofur/kakoclaw --skill summarize-tiagofur

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/tiagofur/kakoclaw/tree/main/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tiagofur/kakoclaw --skill summarize-tiagofur

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly glean the gist of web articles, podcasts, and local documents by generating concise summaries or extracting key text, reducing manual reading time.

Core Features & Use Cases

Summaries for URLs and online content to accelerate research and knowledge consumption.
Transcript extraction or summarization for videos and podcasts to capture main points without watching the entire media.
Local-file support for PDFs and text documents to summarize or extract essential information.
Configurable backends and models to balance accuracy and latency across different use cases.

Quick Start

Run summarize on a URL or local file to generate a concise summary.

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?▼

To summarize a YouTube video or podcast, you can extract or summarize the transcript directly from the media URL. This captures the main points and saves manual viewing time. It supports fetching transcripts for quick comprehension of video and audio content.

Can I extract key text from local PDFs and text documents?▼

Yes, you can extract essential information from local files like PDFs and text documents. The summarization process works on local files to reduce manual reading time and help you quickly glean the gist of your documents.

What is the best way to quickly summarize web content from URLs?▼

The best way to summarize web content is to apply the summarizer directly to the URL. This generates a concise summary of online articles, accelerating your research and knowledge consumption without requiring manual reading.

Does this summarization tool support different AI models like Google Gemini and Anthropic?▼

Yes, the summarization tool supports multiple configurable backends including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Gemini. This allows you to balance accuracy and latency across different use cases depending on your model preference.

How do I get started with summarizing my first URL or local file?▼

To get started, simply run the summarize command on a URL or local file. The system will process the web content, media transcript, or document and generate a concise summary to provide quick comprehension of the material.