digest

Extract main ideas, insights, examples, and actionable items from articles, videos, podcasts, and books.

15|16|Updated Jan 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alxyrgin/secondbrain_ai --skill digest-alxyrgin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: digest
Source: https://github.com/alxyrgin/secondbrain_ai/tree/main/.claude/skills/digest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alxyrgin/secondbrain_ai --skill digest-alxyrgin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Turning scattered external content (articles, videos, podcasts, books) into a consistent, organized digest that can be saved in your personal knowledge base and reused for learning, recall, and content creation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated extraction: Pull key ideas, quotes, and sections from articles, transcripts, or audio/video sources.
  • Structured note creation: Generate digest notes with sections like Main Ideas, Insights, Examples, Actionable, and Quotes.
  • Use Case: Save a summarized article and link it to related notes for a research project or content plan.

Quick Start

Provide a structured digest for the given content by extracting main ideas, insights, examples, and actionable items.

Frequently Asked Questions about digest

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn podcast transcripts into structured notes?▼

To turn podcast transcripts into structured notes, this Skill extracts main ideas, insights, examples, and actionable items, organizing them into a digest suitable for your personal knowledge base.

What is the best way to summarize articles for a knowledge base?▼

The best way to summarize articles for a knowledge base is to extract key ideas and quotes, structuring them into organized sections like Main Ideas, Insights, and Actionable items for easy recall.

Can I use this to generate digests from video content?▼

Yes, you can generate digests from video content by processing the extracted transcripts to pull key ideas and sections, resulting in a structured summary suitable for saving.

How do I structure summaries from books for research projects?▼

You structure summaries from books by extracting main ideas and quotes, then organizing the content into actionable digest notes that can be linked to related notes for a research project.

Does content summarization work without external dependencies?▼

Yes, content summarization works without external dependencies, as the Skill directly processes extracted text or transcripts to generate organized digests with no setup required.