summarize

Summarize web URLs, podcasts, and local files with configurable models.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/oracle-devrel/oracle-ai-developer-hub --skill summarize-oracle-devrel
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/oracle-devrel/oracle-ai-developer-hub/tree/main/apps/picooraclaw/cmd/picooraclaw/internal/onboard/workspace/skills/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/oracle-devrel/oracle-ai-developer-hub --skill summarize-oracle-devrel

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It removes the time-consuming effort of reading long articles, transcripts, and local documents by producing concise summaries quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • URL, Podcast, and File Summarization: Summarizes content from web URLs and local files, including a great fallback for “transcribe this YouTube/video.”
  • YouTube Summary vs Transcript Extraction: Provides best-effort transcript extraction for URLs only, and can return a tight summary first when a transcript is too large.
  • Provider-Backed Modeling and Practical Flags: Supports configurable models (defaulting to google/gemini-3-flash-preview) and common controls like length, JSON output, and extraction options.

Quick Start

Summarize a web article by running summarize with the article URL and your preferred model, for example: use summarize "https://example.com" --model google/gemini-3-flash-preview.

Frequently Asked Questions about summarize

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize a web URL or article quickly?▼

To summarize a web URL, provide the link to the tool and specify a model. It extracts relevant content from the URL and generates a concise synopsis, returning the article summary in seconds.

Can I extract a transcript from a YouTube video?▼

Yes, best-effort YouTube transcript extraction is supported for URL inputs. If the transcript is too large, it returns a tight summary first, ensuring you understand the video content efficiently.

Does the summarization tool work with local files and podcasts?▼

Yes, document summarization supports local files and podcasts. It distinguishes between URL vs local path inputs, extracting relevant content from either source to produce a concise synopsis.

What options control the length and output format of summaries?▼

The tool honors flags for length and JSON output, alongside configurable model selection. You can specify models like google/gemini-3-flash-preview and control extraction behavior to format results.

Do I need a provider API key to use the document summarization tool?▼

Yes, the tool requires key-based provider authentication to function. You must provide your API key to authenticate the configurable model, such as google/gemini-3-flash-preview, for content extraction.

What happens when a podcast transcript is too large to process?▼

When a podcast transcript or extracted content is too large, the tool applies a fallback mechanism. It generates and returns a tight summary first, ensuring you receive the core information without exceeding limits.