Summarize any web page by URL or by pasting text. Returns a concise structured summary with key points, entities, and action items. Use when the user wants a quick digest of an article, documentation page, or any web content without reading the full source.
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quick-summarize
Try itQuickly summarize any text, URL, or file content into a concise structured brief. Use when the user wants a TL;DR, executive summary, or needs to distill long content into key points without reading the full source.
What it does
Quickly summarize any text, URL, or file content into a concise structured brief. Use when the user wants a TL;DR, executive summary, or needs to distill long content into key points without reading the full source.
The skill document
Quick Summarize
Produce a concise, structured summary of any input text, web page, or file.
When to Use
- User asks for a summary, TL;DR, or "give me the gist"
- User pastes a long article and wants key takeaways
- User provides a URL and wants a brief without opening a browser
- User uploads a file and wants a quick digest
Input Types
- Raw text — user pastes content directly
- URL — fetch with
web_fetch, then summarize - File — read with
readtool, then summarize
Output Format
Always return:
**Summary**
<2-3 sentence overview>
**Key Points**
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**Action Items** (if applicable)
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Guidelines
- Keep the Summary to 2-3 sentences maximum
- Key Points: 3-7 bullet points, each one line
- Action Items: only include if the content implies specific next steps
- Do not add commentary beyond the structure above
- If the content is shorter than ~200 words, return it with a "Content is already brief" note instead of summarizing
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