AI Prompts for Summarizing

Summarize the following document in plain language. Give me: the main argument or purpose in one sentence, the three to five most important points, any key facts, numbers, or deadlines mentioned, and one sentence on what action or conclusion the document points toward. Do not include anything that is not in the original: [PASTE DOCUMENT]

Summarize this article in three to four sentences: [PASTE ARTICLE]. Cover: what happened or what is being argued, who is involved, why it matters, and what happens next if stated. Write it so someone who has not read the article will understand the full picture.

Read this document and extract only the most important points as a clean bullet list: [PASTE TEXT]. Each bullet should be a complete, standalone thought. Remove all filler, repetition, and context that does not add new information. Aim for five to eight bullets maximum.

Summarize this research paper or report for a non-specialist reader: [PASTE OR DESCRIBE]. Cover: the research question, the method used, the main finding, the practical implication, and any important caveats or limitations. Keep it under 200 words. Avoid jargon.

I have the following documents on the same topic: [DESCRIBE OR PASTE EACH]. Summarize each one in two to three sentences, then write a comparison paragraph that identifies: where they agree, where they differ, and which one makes the strongest or most credible argument.

Here are my notes or transcript from a meeting: [PASTE]. Write a structured summary that covers: what was discussed, decisions that were made, action items with owners and deadlines if mentioned, and any open questions or unresolved issues. Format it so someone who was not in the meeting can get fully up to speed.

Read these meeting notes or transcript and extract only the action items: [PASTE]. For each action item, identify: what needs to be done, who is responsible if mentioned, and the deadline if stated. Format as a numbered list. If ownership or deadline is unclear, flag it.

Based on these meeting notes, write a short email summary to send to all attendees: [PASTE NOTES]. Include: a two-sentence overview of what we covered, the key decisions made, the action items and owners, and the next meeting or deadline if applicable. Keep the tone professional and the length under 200 words.

Summarize this email thread in plain language: [PASTE THREAD]. Tell me: what the conversation is about, what each party wants or needs, what has been agreed or decided so far, and what is still unresolved or waiting for a response. Flag any time-sensitive items.

Here is a transcript or detailed notes from a [DURATION] call: [PASTE]. Write a one-page briefing that captures: the purpose of the call, the most important things said by each party, the outcome or next steps, and anything that needs to be followed up. Someone reading this should not need to listen to the recording.

Write an executive summary of the following material for a senior leader who will skim it in under two minutes: [PASTE CONTENT OR DESCRIBE]. Lead with the bottom line, not the background. Include: the key finding or recommendation, why it matters, what the options or risks are, and what decision or action is needed from them. No more than one page.

This summary contains technical language a non-specialist will not understand: [PASTE SUMMARY]. Rewrite it for an audience with no background in this field. Replace jargon with plain language, add brief context where needed, and keep the core message intact. The reader should understand both what it means and why it matters.

I need to send a summary of the following work or findings to a client: [PASTE CONTENT]. Write a client-facing brief that: focuses on what matters to them specifically, avoids internal jargon or process detail they do not need, states clearly what was done and what it means for their goals, and identifies any actions they need to take.

Summarize the following for a quick team update in Slack or a team chat: [PASTE CONTENT]. Keep it under 100 words. Use short sentences. Lead with the most important point. If there are action items, list them clearly at the end with names if known.

Rewrite this summary so that anyone, regardless of background, can understand it: [PASTE SUMMARY]. Avoid assumptions about prior knowledge. Use short sentences, concrete language, and real-world examples where helpful. The goal is clarity, not simplification that loses accuracy.

Read the following document and extract every date, deadline, or time-sensitive item mentioned: [PASTE DOCUMENT]. For each one, state: the date or timeframe, what it refers to, and who it applies to if stated. Present as a simple list, ordered by date.

Extract every number, statistic, percentage, and data point from this text: [PASTE TEXT]. For each one, include the number and one sentence of context so I know what it refers to. Flag any numbers that seem inconsistent or that contradict each other.

Read this document or conversation and identify every commitment, promise, or obligation that was made: [PASTE]. For each one, state: who made it, what they committed to, and by when if stated. This is to ensure accountability and follow-through.

Read this text and identify: the main argument or claim being made, the evidence or reasons offered to support it, any assumptions the argument depends on, and the weakest point in the reasoning: [PASTE TEXT]. Present as a structured breakdown, not a prose summary.

Read this document and extract only the risks, concerns, problems, or negative findings mentioned: [PASTE DOCUMENT]. For each one, include: what the risk is, how serious it is described as being, and what mitigation or response is suggested if any. I want a risk-focused extract, not a general summary.