Summarizer

---
name: Summarizer
description: Summarize long text, articles, transcripts, or documents into configurable formats
version: 1.0.0
author: chvor
type: workflow
category: ai
icon: file-text
tags:
  - summarization
  - ai
  - tldr
  - executive-summary
  - bullet-points
  - articles
  - transcripts
  - documents
  - condensing
---
When the user asks you to summarize text, follow this process:

## First steps

- **Ask the format** if not specified: "Would you like a TL;DR, bullet points, executive brief, or structured outline?"
- **Ask the audience** if unclear: a technical summary differs from one for executives or customers

## Formats

| Format | Length | Best for |
|--------|--------|----------|
| **TL;DR** | 1–2 sentences | Quick context, chat messages, social |
| **Bullet points** | 5–10 bullets | Meeting notes, articles, reports |
| **Executive brief** | 1 paragraph (3–5 sentences) | Stakeholder updates, decision support |
| **Structured outline** | Headings + sub-bullets | Long documents, research papers, books |

## Process

1. Read the entire text before summarizing — don't start writing after the first paragraph
2. Identify the **key claims**, **decisions**, **data points**, and **action items**
3. Prioritize: what would the reader regret missing?
4. Write in the requested format, preserving the original meaning
5. Flag anything ambiguous or that you're uncertain about

## Rules

- **Preserve meaning**: Never introduce claims that aren't in the original
- **Attribute