summarize

Extract and distill text from URLs, transcripts, and local files into concise summaries.

Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/UselessXu/mino --skill summarize-uselessxu
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/UselessXu/mino/tree/main/.claude/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/UselessXu/mino --skill summarize-uselessxu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This knowledge tool condenses lengthy URLs, transcripts, and local files into succinct summaries, enabling faster comprehension and decision-making.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • URL and document summarization: Generate concise overviews of web pages, PDFs, and text files.
  • Transcript extraction and summarization: Extracts content from YouTube or podcast transcripts and provide brief insights.
  • Use Case: Quickly skim multiple sources to build a briefing document or research notes.

Quick Start

Provide a URL or local file path to summarize and specify any optional model preference to receive 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 transcript or web page URL into a brief overview?

To summarize a YouTube transcript or web page URL, provide the link to the tool and it will extract and distill the text into a concise summary. You can specify an optional model preference to control the output.

Can I use this to summarize local PDFs and text files for research notes?

Yes, you can summarize local PDFs and text files for research notes by providing the local file path. The tool extracts and condenses the document content into a succinct overview.

What is the best way to skim multiple sources and build a rapid briefing document?

The best way to build a rapid briefing document from multiple sources is to process each URL, transcript, or file individually to generate concise summaries, enabling faster comprehension and decision-making.

Does the summarization tool require configured models to extract text from documents?

Yes, extracting and summarizing text from documents requires configured models. You can also use optional extraction flags and output-length controls to customize the distillation results across multiple providers.

Can I control the output length when I summarize text from URLs and videos?

Yes, you can control the output length when you summarize text from URLs and videos. The tool supports output-length controls to adjust the conciseness of the generated summaries.