# Summarize

> Summarize content from files, URLs, or clipboard text into concise structured notes Use when this capability is needed.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/summarize` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/summarize`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/summarize/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

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# Summarize

Generate a concise, well-structured summary of the provided content.

## Behavior

1. **Identify the source**: Determine if the input is a file path, URL, or inline text.
   - If a file path is provided, read the file content.
   - If a URL is provided, fetch the web page content.
   - If inline text is provided, use it directly.

2. **Analyze the content**: Identify key themes, main arguments, important details, and conclusions.

3. **Generate summary** using this structure:

   ### Overview
   A 1-2 sentence high-level summary of what the content is about.

   ### Key Points
   - Bullet points of the most important information
   - Focus on actionable insights and critical details
   - Keep each point concise (1-2 sentences max)

   ### Details
   Expand on any complex topics that need more context. Only include this section if the content is sufficiently complex.

   ### Takeaways
   - 2-3 actionable takeaways or conclusions

## Guidelines

- Keep the summary to ~20% of the original content length
- Preserve technical accuracy — do not hallucinate or add information not in the source
- Use the same language as the source content
- For code files: focus on architecture, key functions, and design patterns rather than line-by-line description
- For articles/docs: focus on main arguments, evidence, and conclusions

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