summarize

Name: summarize
Availability: InStock
Author: Volcengine

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

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Search Tags:#video #podcast #url #document #summarize #transcribe

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/volcengine/OpenViking --skill summarize-volcengine

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/volcengine/OpenViking/tree/main/bot/workspace/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/volcengine/OpenViking --skill summarize-volcengine

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires summarize, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users quickly understand the content of web pages, local files, or even YouTube videos without needing to read through them entirely.

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 Transcripts: Provides best-effort transcriptions and summaries for YouTube links.

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 YouTube videos or podcasts by providing the link to get a best-effort transcription and a concise summary of the content. This requires optionally using the yt-dlp tool for video processing.

What is the best way to extract and summarize text from a local PDF file?▼

To summarize text from local documents like PDFs, the Skill extracts the content directly and condenses it into a concise summary. It serves as a fallback for extracting information from local files.

Can I summarize an article directly from a URL?▼

Yes, you can summarize articles directly from a URL. The Skill condenses web pages and articles into concise summaries, allowing you to understand the content without reading the entire page.

Do I need to install external tools to transcribe video content?▼

Yes, transcribing video content requires the external `summarize` CLI tool and optionally `yt-dlp` for video processing. These dependencies enable the extraction and transcription of video links.

Does URL summarization work for extracting information from documents?▼

URL summarization works for web pages, while document extraction specifically handles local files. The Skill serves as a fallback to extract and summarize information from both URLs and local documents effectively.

What are the limitations of using this approach for video transcription?▼

The approach provides best-effort transcriptions for YouTube videos rather than guaranteed verbatim transcripts. It relies on external tools like `yt-dlp` and the `summarize` CLI to process video content.