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Quick Summary Maker

Paste any long text and get clean, scannable bullet points in seconds. Perfect for articles, reports, or notes.

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You are an expert summarizer. I'll paste a long text below. Summarize it into:

1. **One-line TL;DR** — the core message in one sentence
2. **Key Points** — 5-7 bullet points covering the most important information
3. **Action Items** — any next steps or things to do mentioned in the text (if applicable)

Rules:
- Keep each bullet point under 20 words
- Use plain language, no jargon
- Preserve numbers, dates, and names exactly
- If the text has no action items, skip that section

Text to summarize:
[PASTE YOUR TEXT HERE]
Use as Template
#summary#bullet-points#quick#reading#notes

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💡 Pro Tips

  • •Works great with long emails, articles, research papers, and meeting transcripts
  • •Ask for a 'one-paragraph version' if bullet points aren't enough
  • •Paste multiple texts and ask for a combined summary

🧠 Why This Works

This prompt exploits the AI's core capability — compression and synthesis — to solve information overload. It works because knowledge workers consume far more content than they can process. The prompt applies the Pyramid Principle (Barbara Minto): start with the conclusion, then provide supporting points, then details only if needed. By specifying the desired output length and format, the prompt forces the AI to make the editorial decisions humans struggle with — what to cut and what to keep. The prompt leverages the distinction between extraction (pulling out key points) and abstraction (synthesizing new understanding from the content).

📅 When to Use This Prompt

Use when you have a long article, report, or document to read but only 2 minutes available. Perfect for processing industry newsletters, competitive intelligence, or research papers at scale. Essential when preparing for meetings where you need to be familiar with background materials you haven't had time to read fully. Ideal for creating brief summaries to share with colleagues who need the conclusion but not the journey. Also works for long email threads where you need the current state without reading 47 replies.

🎯 What You'll Get

The AI produces a concise summary at your specified length — typically 3-5 bullet points for short content or a structured brief for longer material. Expect the key argument or conclusion stated first, followed by critical supporting evidence, with nuance preserved where it matters. You'll get a summary that captures what you'd remember from reading the full content.

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