# Summarization

> Text summarization, key point extraction, and information condensation for concise communication

- Skill: `aizech/summarization` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add aizech/summarization`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/aizech/summarization/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: aizech (https://skillmd.com/u/aizech)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/aizech/summarization

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# Summarization Skill

Use this skill when condensing information, extracting key points, or creating concise summaries.

## When to Use

- User provides long text to summarize
- Need to extract key points from documents
- Creating brief overviews of content
- Condensing meeting notes or articles
- Generating executive summaries

## Summarization Process

### 1. Content Analysis

- Identify the main topic/theme
- Understand the document structure
- Note the author's purpose
- Identify target audience

### 2. Key Point Extraction

Extract:

- Main thesis or argument
- Supporting evidence or points
- Important facts or data
- Conclusions or recommendations

### 3. Condensation

- Remove redundant information
- Combine related points
- Use concise language
- Preserve essential meaning

### 4. Structure

Organize summary as:

1. **Opening**: Main topic + purpose (1-2 sentences)
2. **Body**: Key points in order of importance
3. **Closing**: Conclusions or next steps (if applicable)

## Summary Types

| Type | Length | Use Case |
|------|--------|----------|
| Executive | 1 paragraph | Business |
| Bulleted | 5-7 bullets | Quick overview |
| Detailed | 1-2 pages | Comprehensive |
| Abstract | 150-300 words | Academic |

## Best Practices

- Lead with the most important information
- Use the author's words when key
- Maintain original tone/style
- Keep proportions consistent with source
- Avoid introducing new information
- Include relevant numbers/dates
- Check summary captures essence

## Length Guidelines

- Short document: 10-20% of original
- Medium document: 5-15% of original
- Long document: 3-10% of original
- Adjust based on importance of details