summarize

Summarize text and transcripts from URLs, podcasts, and local files.

Updated Apr 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vut08905/openclaw-app --skill summarize-vut08905
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Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/vut08905/openclaw-app/tree/main/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vut08905/openclaw-app --skill summarize-vut08905

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Summarizes text and transcripts from URLs, podcasts, and local files, providing concise results across media types.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web and local content summarization: webpages, PDFs, and transcripts.
  • YouTube transcripts and quick extractions for media content.
  • Flexible output with model selection, and structured results when needed.

Quick Start

Summarize the content of a URL or local file using the summarize CLI.

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 transcript quickly?

You can summarize YouTube video transcripts by passing the video URL to the summarize CLI. The tool extracts the transcript and generates a concise summary of the media content automatically.

Can I extract concise summaries from web pages and PDFs?

Summaries from web pages and PDFs are generated by providing the URL or local file path to the CLI. The tool processes the text content and outputs a condensed summary of the document.

Do I need API keys to generate text summaries from local files?

Configured provider API keys are required to generate text summaries from local files. You also need a working summarize binary installed in your environment to execute the CLI commands.

How do I control the length of a podcast transcript summary?

You can control the length of a podcast transcript summary using CLI options. The tool provides length control parameters to adjust the output size and offers structured JSON output when needed.

What's the best way to get structured JSON output from summarized content?

The best way to get structured JSON output from summarized content is to use the built-in CLI option for JSON formatting. This allows you to parse the summarized results programmatically for downstream processing.