# summarize

> Create a summary of a document or set of documents

- Author: bryan977
- Repository: bryan977/writing-research-template
- Version: 20260124083406
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- Last Updated: 2026-02-07
- Source: https://github.com/bryan977/writing-research-template
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---

---
name: summarize
description: Create a summary of a document or set of documents
argument-hint: "[path/to/document.md or folder/]"
---

Summarize $ARGUMENTS:

1. If path is a file: Read and summarize that document
2. If path is a folder: Read all documents and create a combined summary
3. Create summary at appropriate length:
   - Short (1 paragraph): For brief documents
   - Medium (3-5 paragraphs): For standard documents
   - Long (1-2 pages): For extensive research

## Output
Save to `research/summary-[name].md`:

```markdown
# Summary: [Source Name]
Created: YYYY-MM-DD
Source: [path or paths]

## Executive Summary
[1-2 sentence overview]

## Key Points
1. Main point 1
2. Main point 2
3. Main point 3

## Detailed Summary
[Longer summary organized by theme or section]

## Notable Quotes
> "Important quote from the source"

## Questions Raised
- Question that the document raises but doesn't answer

## Related Documents
- Links to related files in the project
```