# Summarize

> Summarize text, articles, documents, or web pages using AI models. Use when this capability is needed.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/summarize-5` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/summarize-5`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/summarize-5/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/summarize-5

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# Summarize

Generate summaries of text content using AI.

## Summarize Text

Provide text directly and get a concise summary using the configured AI provider.

## Summarize a URL

```bash
curl -s "https://example.com/article" | \
  sed 's/<[^>]*>//g' | \
  head -500
# Then pass to AI for summarization
```

## Summarize a File

```bash
cat document.txt | head -1000
# Pass to AI for summarization
```

## Options

- **Length**: short (1-2 sentences), medium (paragraph), long (detailed)
- **Format**: bullet points, narrative, key takeaways
- **Focus**: main ideas, action items, technical details
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