tldr

Generate concise summaries and key takeaways from YouTube, web articles, or plain text inputs.

Updated Feb 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pavelkorolevxyz/agent-tools --skill tldr-pavelkorolevxyz
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tldr
Source: https://github.com/pavelkorolevxyz/agent-tools/tree/main/skills/tldr
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pavelkorolevxyz/agent-tools --skill tldr-pavelkorolevxyz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires yt-dlp, whisper-cli, ffmpeg, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automatically generate a concise summary and key takeaways from input content, whether it's a YouTube video, a web article, or plain text.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deterministic pipeline for YouTube, web articles, and plain text inputs to generate a concise summary plus an optional transcript file.
  • Supports long videos by chunking and transcribing in parts to preserve detail, then stitching a coherent summary.
  • Suitable for knowledge bases, quick briefings, and decision support by delivering a 1–2 sentence gist plus 3–7 bullet takeaways.

Quick Start

Provide a URL or pasted text to generate a concise summary and key takeaways.

Frequently Asked Questions about tldr

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize a YouTube video into key takeaways?

To summarize a YouTube video into key takeaways, this skill uses a transcript-based pipeline with yt-dlp and whisper-cli to extract audio, transcribe it, and return a concise summary with 3-7 bullet takeaways. It handles long videos by chunking audio to preserve detail.

Can I generate a summary from a web article or plain text?

Yes, you can generate a summary from a web article or plain text. The skill fetches web content via WebFetch and accepts direct text inputs, outputting a structured summary with a 1-2 sentence gist and bullet takeaways.

Do I need yt-dlp and ffmpeg installed to transcribe video content?

Yes, you need yt-dlp, ffmpeg, and whisper-cli installed to transcribe video content. The skill validates tool availability before processing YouTube videos to ensure the transcript-based pipeline functions correctly.

What is the best way to summarize long videos without losing detail?

The best way to summarize long videos without losing detail is through chunking and transcribing in parts. This skill splits long video audio into segments, transcribes each part individually, and then stitches them into a coherent summary.

Does this summarization approach work for building knowledge bases?

Yes, this summarization approach works for building knowledge bases by delivering a short, structured summary with a 1-2 sentence gist and 3-7 bullet takeaways. It is suitable for quick briefings, decision support, and knowledge management from various content sources.