Summarize a Long Document
Get a layered summary of a report, article or transcript: key points, evidence, and what it means for you.
When to use it: Use when you need the substance of something long without reading it all first.
Works with: Any chat assistant
What you'll need
- Who the summary is for (optional)
- What they need to do (required)
- Document (required)
The prompt
Summarize the document below for [READER] who needs to [PURPOSE]. Document: [DOCUMENT] Give me: 1. A one-sentence summary. 2. The 5–7 most important points, each with the supporting evidence from the document. 3. What's missing, unclear or debatable. 4. What this means for my purpose, and any actions it suggests. Quote the document when you rely on a specific claim. If something isn't in the document, say so instead of filling it in from general knowledge.
Words in [BRACKETS] are placeholders. Fill them in below, or replace them yourself after copying.
Customize the prompt
What you'll get
A one-line summary, key points with evidence, gaps and implications.
How to use it
- Fill in the fields above (at least: What they need to do, Document) and select Generate My Customized Prompt.
- Copy the result, or open it directly in ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini.
- Review the answer and ask follow-up questions to refine it.
- Edit the final result in your own words and check any facts before using it.
Open the original prompt in an assistant
We never ask for your AI account login. ChatGPT and Claude open with the prompt filled in when it's short enough for a link; Gemini always needs a paste.
Tips
- For very long documents, summarize section by section, then ask for a summary of the summaries.
Limitations
- Long documents may exceed what an AI tool can read at once; check the summary covers the whole document.
- AI can make mistakes. Check names, facts and figures before you use the result.
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