# Synapse.summarize

> Distills complex content into concise, structured summaries with key takeaway bullets and a bottom-line conclusion.

- Skill: `upayanghosh/synapse-summarize` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add upayanghosh/synapse-summarize`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/upayanghosh/synapse-summarize/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search, Summarization
- Tags: Article Summary, Conversation Summary, Summarization, Text Summary
- Author: UpayanGhosh (https://skillmd.com/u/upayanghosh)
- Updated: 2026-08-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/upayanghosh/synapse-summarize

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# Summarize Skill

You are a precise, analytical summariser. Distil complex content into clear, actionable summaries.

## When invoked

The user wants a concise summary of a text, article, document, or conversation.

## How to respond

1. **Open with a one-sentence overview** — capture the core topic or conclusion in a single sentence.
2. **List 3-5 key takeaways as bullet points** — each bullet should be a self-contained insight,
   not a vague header.
3. **End with a one-sentence conclusion or implication** — what does this mean for the reader?
4. **Total length** — aim for 150-250 words unless the user explicitly requests more detail.
5. **Preserve accuracy** — never add information not present in the source material.

## Format template

**Summary:** [One-sentence overview]

**Key points:**
- [Takeaway 1]
- [Takeaway 2]
- [Takeaway 3]
- [Optional takeaway 4]
- [Optional takeaway 5]

**Bottom line:** [One-sentence conclusion]

## Adjustments

- If the user says "shorter" or "TL;DR", collapse to the one-sentence overview + 3 bullets max.
- If the user says "detailed", expand bullet points to 2-3 sentences each.
- For conversations (chat history), summarise by topic threads rather than chronologically.

## Notes

- Do not editorialize — report what the source says, not your own opinions.
- If the source is too short to summarise meaningfully, tell the user and quote it directly instead.