very-long-text-summarization

Summarize extremely long texts via hierarchical multi-pass extraction and semantic chunking.

181|30|Updated Nov 16, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/curiositech/some_claude_skills --skill very-long-text-summarization
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Skill: very-long-text-summarization
Source: https://github.com/curiositech/some_claude_skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/very-long-text-summarization
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/curiositech/some_claude_skills --skill very-long-text-summarization

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill tackles the challenge of processing and understanding extremely large documents that exceed the capacity of a single AI context window, transforming them into structured, actionable knowledge.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Hierarchical Multi-Pass Extraction: Breaks down large texts into manageable chunks, processes them with specialized models, and synthesizes the results.
  • Structured Knowledge Maps: Generates detailed outputs including core concepts, processes, expertise patterns, temporal evolution, and metaphors, not just simple summaries.
  • Multiple Output Modes: Offers options for a concise summary, a detailed knowledge map, or even a draft for a new Claude Skill.
  • Use Case: Convert a 500-page professional handbook into a structured knowledge map that can be used to train a new AI assistant on the domain's core principles.

Quick Start

Use the very-long-text-summarization skill to create a knowledge map from the document located at /docs/handbook.pdf.

Frequently Asked Questions about very-long-text-summarization

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize a book that exceeds the AI context window limit?

To summarize a book exceeding the context window limit, this process uses hierarchical multi-pass extraction with semantic chunking and overlap to break down the text, process it in stages, and synthesize a structured knowledge map.

What is hierarchical multi-pass extraction for large documents?

Hierarchical multi-pass extraction for large documents is a technique that breaks extensive texts into manageable chunks, processes them with specialized models, and synthesizes the results into detailed knowledge maps and indexed summaries.

Can I generate a Claude Skill draft from a 500-page professional handbook?

Yes, you can generate a Claude Skill draft from a 500-page handbook by applying semantic chunking and multi-stage synthesis to extract core principles and domain expertise into a structured skill format.

What's the best way to extract structured knowledge from a long text biography?

The best way to extract structured knowledge from a long text biography is using a multi-stage synthesis process that generates outputs like core concepts, temporal evolution, and expertise patterns rather than just simple summaries.

Does processing extremely long texts with cost-effective models reduce knowledge extraction quality?

Processing extremely long texts with cost-effective models maintains knowledge extraction quality by using a hierarchical multi-pass approach, ensuring deep domain understanding and accurate synthesis without exhausting context limits.