summarize

Summarize URLs, local files, and YouTube transcripts into key takeaways.

Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tedtv1007-ctrl/milk-skills-library --skill summarize-tedtv1007-ctrl
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/tedtv1007-ctrl/milk-skills-library/tree/main/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tedtv1007-ctrl/milk-skills-library --skill summarize-tedtv1007-ctrl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the information overload problem by providing rapid, AI-powered summaries of long-form content, including web articles, YouTube videos, and local documents.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-Source Summarization: Processes URLs, local files, and YouTube links through a unified interface.
  • Transcript Extraction: Offers best-effort transcript extraction for video content without requiring external heavy-duty downloaders.
  • Use Case: Use this when you need to quickly understand the key points of a long research paper, a technical blog post, or a lengthy video tutorial without watching or reading the entire source.

Quick Start

Use the summarize skill to generate a concise summary of the article at https://example.com using the default model.

Frequently Asked Questions about summarize

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize a YouTube video without watching the whole thing?▼

To summarize a YouTube video without watching it, the skill performs best-effort transcript extraction and uses an LLM to distill the content into actionable insights and key takeaways. This allows rapid information synthesis from lengthy video tutorials.

Can I extract key points from a local PDF file?▼

Yes, you can extract key points from a local PDF file. The skill processes local files alongside URLs and video transcripts through a unified interface, providing AI-powered summarization of long-form documents like research papers.

What is the best way to summarize web articles from blocked sources?▼

The best way to summarize web articles from blocked sources is to use configurable LLM backends with optional web-crawling services. This ensures high-quality output and rapid information synthesis from complex or restricted URLs.

Does transcript extraction work for all video formats?▼

Transcript extraction operates on a best-effort basis and does not require external heavy-duty downloaders. It focuses on facilitating rapid information synthesis across supported video content formats like YouTube links.

How do I get actionable insights from a lengthy technical blog post?▼

You get actionable insights from a lengthy technical blog post by submitting the URL to the skill. It leverages AI to process the web content, providing a concise summary of the key points without requiring you to read the entire source.