summary-generator
Condense lengthy materials into digestible summaries. Creates bullet-point summaries, Cornell notes, and cheat sheets with key terms highlighted. Use when summarizing textbooks, lectures, articles, or any study material. Triggers - summarize, create summary, condense notes, key points, cheat sheet, quick summary, TL;DR.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/szeyu/vibe-study-skills --skill summary-generator- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads summary-generator automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Summary Generator
Transform lengthy content into concise, study-ready summaries.
Workflow
flowchart LR
A[Source Material] --> B[Identify Key Points]
B --> C[Choose Format]
C --> D[Generate Summary]
D --> E[Highlight Terms]
Summary Formats
1. Bullet Point Summary
Best for: Quick reference, revision
# [Topic] Summary
## Main Ideas
- **Key point 1:** Brief explanation
- **Key point 2:** Brief explanation
- **Key point 3:** Brief explanation
## Important Details
- Supporting fact 1
- Supporting fact 2
## Key Terms
- **Term 1:** Definition
- **Term 2:** Definition
2. Cornell Notes Format
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ [Topic Title] │
├────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │ │
│ Cue Column │ Notes Column │
│ (Questions) │ (Main content) │
│ │ │
│ What is X? │ • X is defined as... │
│ │ • Key characteristics: │
│ │ - Point 1 │
│ │ - Point 2 │
│ │ │
│ Why does Y? │ • Y happens because... │
│ │ • Related to Z through... │
│ │ │
├────────────────┴────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Summary │
│ 2-3 sentence summary of the entire topic. │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
3. One-Page Cheat Sheet
# [Subject] Cheat Sheet
## Section 1: [Topic]
| Concept | Key Info |
|---------|----------|
| A | ... |
| B | ... |
## Section 2: [Topic]
**Formula:** [equation]
**Steps:** 1 → 2 → 3
## Quick Reference
- **If X:** Do Y
- **If Z:** Do W
Summary Length Guidelines
| Original Length | Summary Target |
|---|---|
| 1 page | 3-5 bullets |
| 5 pages | 1/2 page |
| Chapter | 1 page |
| Textbook | 5-10 pages |
Rule of thumb: 20% of original length
Key Extraction Process
- Read once for overall understanding
- Identify main ideas (usually 1 per paragraph/section)
- Find supporting evidence (examples, data, explanations)
- Note key terms and their definitions
- Connect concepts with relationships
What to Include
- Main arguments/thesis
- Key facts and figures
- Important definitions
- Cause-effect relationships
- Examples that clarify concepts
What to Exclude
- Redundant information
- Excessive examples
- Background context (unless essential)
- Transitional phrases
- Author's tangents
Highlighting Patterns
Use consistent formatting:
- Bold for key terms
- Italics for emphasis
Codefor formulas/technical terms- CAPS for acronyms
- → for cause-effect
Quality Checklist
- Captures all main ideas
- Maintains logical structure
- Uses own words (not copy-paste)
- Key terms are highlighted
- Readable without original source
- Appropriate length for purpose
FAQ
What does the summary-generator skill do?
Condense lengthy materials into digestible summaries. Creates bullet-point summaries, Cornell notes, and cheat sheets with key terms highlighted. Use when summarizing textbooks, lectures, articles, or any study material. Triggers - summarize, create summary, condense notes, key points, cheat sheet, quick summary, TL;DR.
How do I install summary-generator?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/szeyu/vibe-study-skills --skill summary-generator in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/summary-generator/ (personal) or .claude/skills/summary-generator/ (project).
Which AI agents can use summary-generator?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is summary-generator safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains summary-generator?
It is published by szeyu in szeyu/vibe-study-skills. It has 66 recorded installs.
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