document-summary
Summarize long documents and extract key information.
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Installation Guide
How to use document-summary on Cursor
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Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your machine
- ›Node.js 16+ with npm — verify with
node --version - ›Active project directory where you want to add
document-summary
Run the install command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
Fetches document-summary from tatat/agents-playground and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Restart Cursor to activate document-summary. Access via /document-summary in your agent's command palette.
Security Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
Skills execute code in your environment. Always review source, verify the publisher, and test in isolation before production.
Documentation
Document Summary
Summarize long documents and extract key information.
Capabilities
- Generate concise summaries (executive, detailed, bullet points)
- Extract key points and main arguments
- Create structured outlines
- Identify important entities and topics
Summary Types
Executive Summary
- 2-3 paragraphs
- Focus on conclusions and recommendations
- Target audience: decision makers
Detailed Summary
- Comprehensive coverage of main points
- Preserves important details
- Target audience: stakeholders needing full context
Bullet Points
- Quick-scan format
- Key facts and figures
- Target audience: busy readers
Output Format
## Summary
[Brief overview in 2-3 sentences]
## Key Points
- Point 1
- Point 2
- Point 3
## Main Topics
1. Topic A - brief description
2. Topic B - brief description
## Action Items (if applicable)
- [ ] Action 1
- [ ] Action 2
Best Practices
- Preserve original meaning and intent
- Maintain neutral tone
- Include quantitative data when available
- Note any caveats or limitations
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Use Cases
Task Automation & Efficiency
Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort
Example
Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications
Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks
Knowledge Enhancement
Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance
Example
Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources
Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x
Quality Improvement
Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements
Example
Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors
Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort
Implementation Guide
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
- ›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
- ›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs
Time Estimate
15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
Steps
- 1Install skill using provided installation command
- 2Test with simple use case relevant to your work
- 3Evaluate output quality and relevance
- 4Iterate on prompts to improve results
- 5Integrate into regular workflow if valuable
Common Pitfalls
- ⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
- ⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
- ⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
- ⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation
Best Practices
✓ Do
- +Start with clear, specific prompts
- +Provide relevant context and constraints
- +Review and refine all outputs before using
- +Iterate to improve output quality
- +Document successful prompt patterns
✗ Don't
- −Don't use without understanding skill limitations
- −Don't skip validation of outputs
- −Don't share sensitive information in prompts
- −Don't expect skill to replace human judgment
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Be specific about desired format and style
- ★Ask for multiple options to choose from
- ★Request explanations to understand reasoning
- ★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise
When to Use This
✓ Use when
Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.
✗ Avoid when
Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.
Learning Path
- 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
- 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
- 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
- 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation
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Reviews
- JJin Wang★★★★★Dec 20, 2024
Registry listing for document-summary matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- AAma Verma★★★★★Dec 20, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: document-summary is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- SShikha Mishra★★★★★Dec 4, 2024
document-summary reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
- YYash Thakker★★★★★Nov 23, 2024
I recommend document-summary for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- NNoor Thompson★★★★★Nov 11, 2024
Useful defaults in document-summary — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- JJin Ndlovu★★★★★Nov 11, 2024
We added document-summary from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
- JJin Jackson★★★★★Nov 3, 2024
Keeps context tight: document-summary is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- DDiego Patel★★★★★Oct 22, 2024
document-summary is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- DDhruvi Jain★★★★★Oct 14, 2024
Useful defaults in document-summary — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- NNoor Sanchez★★★★★Oct 2, 2024
I recommend document-summary for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
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