Get the core idea instantly
Capture the essential idea in 1–5 bullets with summary.
When to use this
- Capture the essence of long docs in seconds
- Skim dense content without losing the thread
- Stay on top of meeting outcomes with quick briefs
Quick guide
Pro tips
Select complete paragraphs for cleaner extraction
Use it on dense paragraphs—the tool finds the core faster than skimming
Chain with Explain to go deeper or Question to challenge the premise
Why summary matters
When you’re scanning reports, meeting notes, or research, you usually need the essential insights. The Summary tool compresses content to its core idea using the fewest words, and lists 1–5 bullets for you to grasp content quickly.
Common use cases
- Research: Extract the central claim or finding
- Meetings: Boil notes down to the outcome or decision
- Email: Identify the ask or main update before replying
- PRD reviews: Surface the primary requirement or constraint
Best practices
Highlight complete thoughts (sentences or short sections) so the AI can isolate the core idea cleanly. Expect a single concise line when there’s one main idea; for multiple ideas, you’ll get 1–5 short bullets. For deeper understanding, follow up with Explain; to stress-test the idea, try Question.
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