summary-generator

You can generate concise summaries by providing a lesson markdown file to the tool, which outputs a standardized .summary.md companion file. It extracts Core Concepts, Mental Models, and Critical Patterns using a Socratic extraction process.

Socratic extraction is a process that derives a 1-2 sentence Core Concept, 2-3 Mental Models, and 2-4 Practical Patterns from lesson content. This mechanism structures educational summaries for quick review, lesson preparation, and revision workflows.

Yes, markdown lesson summaries work across K-12, higher education, and self-paced learning contexts. The tool generates standardized, readable .summary.md files designed for student review and practice session refreshers.

To create a .summary.md companion file, provide your lesson markdown file to the tool and request a summary. It applies frontmatter guidance to package core concepts, mental models, and practical patterns into a readable reference.

No specific dependencies or components are required to generate educational lesson summaries. The tool operates independently to parse markdown files and output structured Socratic-style summaries.

The best way to structure student review materials is using Socratic extraction to derive core concepts, mental models, and practical patterns. This produces a standardized .summary.md file ideal for refreshing student understanding during practice sessions.