Agent skill
summarize-doc
Create an executive summary of any document at the appropriate level of detail. Triggers on "summarize this", "main points", "give me the gist".
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SKILL.md
Summarize Doc
Create an executive summary of any document.
Usage
/summarize-doc
Then provide the document content (paste, upload, or describe location).
Input Types
- Pasted text
- PDF content
- Meeting transcript
- Email thread
- Report or article
- Contract or legal document
- Any long-form content
Summary Levels
Quick Summary (Default)
- 3-5 bullet points
- Key takeaways only
- 30-second read
Standard Summary
- Executive summary paragraph
- Key points with context
- Important details
- 2-3 minute read
Detailed Summary
- Section-by-section breakdown
- All significant points
- Relevant quotes
- 5-10 minute read
Ask: "Quick summary, standard, or detailed?"
Output Format
Quick Summary
## Summary: [Document Title]
**Key Points:**
- [Point 1]
- [Point 2]
- [Point 3]
**Bottom Line:** [One sentence takeaway]
Standard Summary
## Summary: [Document Title]
### Executive Summary
[2-3 paragraph overview]
### Key Points
1. [Point with context]
2. [Point with context]
3. [Point with context]
### Important Details
- [Detail 1]
- [Detail 2]
### Action Items (if any)
- [Action required]
### Bottom Line
[What this means for the reader]
Detailed Summary
## Detailed Summary: [Document Title]
### Overview
[Comprehensive executive summary]
### Section Breakdown
#### [Section 1 Name]
[Summary of section]
- Key points
- Relevant quotes
#### [Section 2 Name]
[Continue for each section]
### Key Themes
- [Theme 1]
- [Theme 2]
### Notable Quotes
> "[Important quote]"
### Action Items
- [Action 1]
- [Action 2]
### Questions/Concerns Raised
- [Question]
### Recommendations
[If applicable]
Document Types
Meeting Transcript
Focus on:
- Decisions made
- Action items
- Key discussion points
- Next steps
Contract/Legal
Focus on:
- Key terms
- Obligations
- Important dates
- Risks or concerns
Report/Article
Focus on:
- Main argument/finding
- Supporting evidence
- Implications
- Recommendations
Email Thread
Focus on:
- What's being discussed
- What's being asked
- Where things stand
- What needs to happen
Special Handling
Confidential Documents
- Note confidentiality
- Ask about sharing/storage
Technical Documents
- Explain jargon if needed
- Focus on implications over details
Long Documents
- Offer section-by-section approach
- Prioritize most relevant sections
Quality Checklist
- Captures main message accurately
- Key points are genuinely key (not everything)
- Actionable items clearly identified
- Length appropriate for summary level
- Reader can understand without original
Follow-Up Options
After summarizing: "Would you like me to:
- Extract action items to track?
- Draft a response?
- Highlight specific sections?
- Save summary to a file?"
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