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web-summarizer

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Web Summarizer Skill

Use this skill to extract the core message from long articles, blog posts, or webpage content without the user having to read the whole text.

Workflow

  1. Receive a URL from the user or from a previous step (like news-fetcher).
  2. Use the read_url_content tool to retrieve the page content.
  3. Analyze the returned markdown content, ignoring navigation elements, ads, and footers.
  4. Generate a structured summary containing:
    • Title: The main topic.
    • TL;DR: A one-sentence summary.
    • Key Points: 3 to 5 bullet points with the most important facts.
  5. If the article is too long to read in one go, inform the user you are summarizing the beginning of the article.

Source

git clone https://github.com/next-open-ai/openclawx/blob/main/presets/workspaces/news-assistant/skills/web-summarizer/SKILL.mdView on GitHub

Overview

Web Summarizer fetches page text via read_url_content, filters out navigation and ads, and delivers a compact, structured brief. It highlights the Title, a TL;DR sentence, and 3–5 Key Points to help readers grasp the core message quickly.

How This Skill Works

Enter the article URL. The skill uses read_url_content to fetch the page text, then filters out navigation, ads, and footers. It returns a structured summary containing the Title, TL;DR, and 3–5 Key Points.

When to Use It

  • When you need the main message from a long article or report
  • When you want a quick briefing for meetings or research
  • When skimming blogs or industry posts for trends
  • When comparing multiple pages by extracting key points
  • When a page's full text is lengthy and you want a concise digest

Quick Start

  1. Step 1: Provide the article URL to summarize.
  2. Step 2: Let the skill fetch content with read_url_content and filter noise.
  3. Step 3: Receive a structured Summary with Title, TL;DR, and Key Points.

Best Practices

  • Use stable URLs (not paywalled or heavily interactive pages) for reliable extraction
  • Provide the URL directly to avoid partial content issues
  • Expect 3–5 Key Points in the output to guide decisions
  • If the article is very long, the tool will summarize the beginning and flag it
  • Review the Title and TL;DR to confirm alignment with your goals

Example Use Cases

  • Tech news article about AI breakthroughs
  • Marketing blog post on onboarding metrics
  • Research paper landing page summarizing key findings
  • Company press release announcing a product launch
  • Industry analysis piece on market trends

Frequently Asked Questions

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