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Summarize long text into key points

Works with ChatGPT · Claude · Copilot · Gemini

What you’ll be able to do

You can turn long text into the key points that matter.

The problem

Long text can hide the information you actually need.

What this skill does

Ask AI to summarize with purpose, not just shorten.

When to use it

  • You need the important points quickly

Best for: Articles, emails, meeting notes, documents

Juni, the One AI Skill guide

Juni’s tip

A good summary is not just shorter. It is easier to act on.

The prompt

Main prompt
Summarize the text below for [audience/purpose]. Include main point, 5 takeaways, important names/numbers, action items, and unclear items. Text: [paste text]
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Your prompt
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Weak vs. better

✗ Weak prompt

Summarize this.

✓ Better prompt

Summarize this email thread for me as project owner. Include decisions, action items, deadlines, and open questions.

Why this works

Purpose-based summaries are more useful than generic summaries.

The move

The move: ask AI to summarize the text into key points with a purpose.

Practice task

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Summarize a long email or article using the five-part format.

Self-check

  • The summary names the main point in the first line.
  • Decisions, action items, and numbers made it into the summary.
  • You said who the summary is for, and it reads that way.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Asking for a summary without saying its purpose or audience.
  • Accepting takeaways that skip the numbers and deadlines.
  • Trusting the summary without spot-checking it against the original.

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