summarize

Generate concise summaries from web pages, PDFs, images, audio, and YouTube links.

Updated Apr 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zhangyanbo2007/openclaw --skill summarize-zhangyanbo2007
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/zhangyanbo2007/openclaw/tree/main/workspace-fox-avatar/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zhangyanbo2007/openclaw --skill summarize-zhangyanbo2007

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Summarize helps users quickly convert long web content, PDFs, images, audio, and videos into concise, readable summaries, saving time on information digestion.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-source summarization: Generate summaries from URLs, PDFs, images, audio, and YouTube links.
  • Configurable models & outputs: Choose a model and output format (text or JSON) to fit your workflow.
  • Use Case: A researcher can summarize a long article and a lecture video into a structured brief for review.

Quick Start

Use summarize to generate a concise summary from a URL or local file using your preferred model.

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 and a PDF into a quick brief?

To summarize a YouTube video or PDF, you can use this tool to automatically generate concise text briefs from URLs and local files, saving time on research and note-taking across multiple content sources.

Can I extract summaries from web pages and audio files in JSON format?

Yes, you can summarize web pages and audio files while configuring the output format to JSON, allowing you to integrate structured summary data directly into your existing workflows or applications.

Do I need an API key to summarize content from the command line?

Yes, summarizing content via the CLI requires appropriate API keys for your chosen providers, along with the summarize command line interface installed to process URLs, PDFs, and images.

What is the best way to summarize long articles for research review?

The best way to summarize long articles for research is using a configurable CLI tool that converts web content into readable text briefs, offering extraction modes and length flags to fit your review needs.

Does the summarization CLI support configurable models for different content types?

Yes, the summarization CLI supports configurable models and extraction modes, enabling you to process diverse content types ranging from web pages and PDFs to images, audio, and YouTube links.