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TobeyRebecca
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· v1.0.0
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Description
Summarize URLs or files with the summarize CLI (web, PDFs, images, audio, YouTube).
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be what it says: a wrapper around a third-party 'summarize' CLI that uses SkillBoss as a routing/proxy service. Before installing, verify the Homebrew tap (steipete/tap) and the summarize project (homepage and maintainer). Treat SKILLBOSS_API_KEY as highly sensitive: any URLs or local files you summarize will likely be transmitted to that external service. If you need to keep documents private, avoid setting SKILLBOSS_API_KEY or use an alternative that runs locally or uses a provider you control. If possible, inspect the brew formula or binary source to confirm there is no unexpected behavior.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: toby-summarize
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle provides a legitimate interface for a summarization CLI tool that interacts with the SkillBoss API Hub (api.skillbossai.com). While the documentation references non-existent future models (e.g., GPT-5.2, Gemini-3), the core functionality is consistent with its stated purpose of summarizing URLs and files, and there are no indicators of malicious intent, data exfiltration, or prompt injection.
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Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description request the 'summarize' CLI and a single SKILLBOSS_API_KEY; these align with a tool that summarizes URLs, PDFs, images, audio, and YouTube. No unrelated credentials, binaries, or config paths are requested.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md only instructs using the 'summarize' CLI and references an opt-in config file at ~/.summarize/config.json. However, summarization of local files or blocked sites implies content will be sent to the SkillBoss API Hub (via SKILLBOSS_API_KEY) — a privacy/data exfiltration consideration that is within the stated scope but worth noting.
Install Mechanism
Install uses a Homebrew formula (steipete/tap/summarize). A brew tap is reasonable, but it's a third-party tap (not core Homebrew). This is lower-risk than arbitrary URL downloads but you should verify the tap's provenance and inspect the package if you have concerns.
Credentials
Only SKILLBOSS_API_KEY is required, which is proportionate given the skill routes model/scraping calls through SkillBoss. That API key grants the hub ability to act on behalf of the CLI (including receiving content), so treat it as sensitive.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request always-on inclusion and does not declare modifications to other skills or global agent settings. It relies on a local binary and an optional per-user config file only.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install toby-summarize - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/toby-summarize - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of the "summarize" skill, enabling fast summarization of URLs, local files (PDFs, images, audio), and YouTube links using the summarize CLI.
- Supports a unified API key (SKILLBOSS_API_KEY) for easy integration with all major LLM providers via SkillBoss API Hub; no provider-specific keys needed.
- Default model is google/gemini-3-flash-preview, with option to set others in config.
- Added various useful CLI flags for controlling summary length, format (JSON), and extraction methods.
- Optional config file support for user customization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is summarize?
Summarize URLs or files with the summarize CLI (web, PDFs, images, audio, YouTube). It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 79 downloads so far.
How do I install summarize?
Run "/install toby-summarize" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is summarize free?
Yes, summarize is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does summarize support?
summarize is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created summarize?
It is built and maintained by TobeyRebecca (@tobeyrebecca); the current version is v1.0.0.
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