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Podcast Summarize
by
hughtan93-dev
· GitHub ↗
· v0.1.0
· MIT-0
470
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Install in OpenClaw
/install podcast-summarize
Description
Summarize podcast episodes into concise, actionable insights. Use when users want to get the key points from a podcast episode without listening to the entir...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says: extract audio, transcribe, and summarize. Before installing or using it, consider: (1) Transcription privacy — if you use the OpenAI API or other cloud transcription, your audio will be uploaded to that provider; avoid sending sensitive audio. (2) Tooling — it expects ffmpeg/yt-dlp/whisper (you install them yourself); use official package sources (pip, distro packages). (3) YouTube/downloads — yt-dlp will download remote content; ensure you have rights to download and process the audio. (4) API keys — no keys are required by default, but supplying an OPENAI_API_KEY enables cloud transcription; only provide keys you trust. If you want extra assurance, review or sandbox the pip installs and run the helper script locally to confirm behavior before granting any credentials.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: podcast-summarize
Version: 0.1.0
The skill bundle is a legitimate tool for summarizing podcast episodes using standard utilities like yt-dlp and Whisper. The provided script (transcribe.sh) and documentation (SKILL.md, technical.md) contain no malicious commands, data exfiltration logic, or prompt injection attempts, focusing entirely on audio processing and transcription workflows.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (summarize podcasts) align with the included instructions and helper script. References to yt-dlp, ffmpeg, and Whisper are appropriate and expected for audio extraction, processing, and transcription.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md stays on-topic (download/extract audio, transcribe, summarize). It instructs downloading audio from URLs/YouTube and using local or API-based Whisper transcription. This implies network fetches of user-provided URLs and possible upload of audio to external transcription services (if used), which is expected but worth noting for privacy.
Install Mechanism
No automated install spec is included (instruction-only), which is low-risk. The technical reference suggests installing yt-dlp/whisper via pip — standard package sources. There are no downloads from unknown hosts or extracted archives in the manifest.
Credentials
The skill does not declare required environment variables or credentials, which reduces risk. The technical docs and helper script mention using the OpenAI Whisper API and the OPENAI_API_KEY as an optional path — that is reasonable but not declared. If you choose the API path, an API key would be required and audio would be sent to that service.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false (normal). The skill does not request persistent system-wide changes, does not modify other skills' configs, and contains only a simple helper script that does not install itself or run automatically.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install podcast-summarize - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/podcast-summarize - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v0.1.0
Podcast Summarize skill initial release:
- Summarizes podcast episodes into concise, actionable insights.
- Supports multiple input formats: local audio files, audio URLs, YouTube videos, RSS feeds, and podcast platform links.
- Provides structured summaries with key points, detailed overviews, action items, and relevant links.
- Uses Whisper for multi-language audio transcription and handles long episodes.
- Offers user options for brief or detailed summaries and extraction of specific segments.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Podcast Summarize?
Summarize podcast episodes into concise, actionable insights. Use when users want to get the key points from a podcast episode without listening to the entir... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 470 downloads so far.
How do I install Podcast Summarize?
Run "/install podcast-summarize" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Podcast Summarize free?
Yes, Podcast Summarize is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Podcast Summarize support?
Podcast Summarize is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Podcast Summarize?
It is built and maintained by hughtan93-dev (@hughtan93-dev); the current version is v0.1.0.
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