AI Prompts for Summarizing

Summarize the following document into an executive summary for {{audience}} (e.g., C-suite, board of directors, investors).

Document type: {{document_type}}
Document length: approximately {{word_count}} words

Requirements:
- Lead with the single most important takeaway in one sentence
- Follow with 3-5 key findings or decisions, each in one sentence
- Include any numbers, metrics, or deadlines that the reader needs to act on
- End with a clear "Next Steps" or "Recommended Action" section
- Total length: {{target_length}} (e.g., 150 words, one page, 5 bullet points)

Tone: {{tone}} (e.g., formal and confident, neutral and data-driven)

Do NOT include background information the audience already knows. Assume they have context on the project — they need the update, not the backstory.

Document:
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{{document}}
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Summarize the following meeting notes into a structured recap that can be sent directly to attendees.

Meeting type: {{meeting_type}} (e.g., weekly standup, client kickoff, sprint planning)
Attendees: {{attendees}}
Meeting date: {{date}}

Structure the summary as:

**Summary** (2-3 sentences — what this meeting was about and the most important outcome)

**Decisions Made**
- List each decision with who made it

**Action Items**
- [Owner] Task description — Deadline
- Flag any action items that have no clear owner or deadline

**Open Questions**
- Items that were discussed but not resolved

**Next Meeting**
- Date/time if mentioned, or note if not scheduled

If the notes are rough or incomplete, do your best and flag any sections where the source material was ambiguous.

Meeting notes:
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{{meeting_notes}}
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Create a digest summary of the following article that I can reference later without rereading the original.

Article topic: {{topic}}
My interest in this article: {{why_reading}}

Provide:

1. **Core Argument** (1-2 sentences): What is the author's main claim or thesis?
2. **Key Evidence** (3-5 bullet points): The most compelling data points, examples, or arguments that support the thesis
3. **Counterpoints** (if any): Arguments the author acknowledges against their position, or obvious ones they missed
4. **Practical Takeaways**: What can I actually do with this information, given my interest stated above?
5. **Notable Quotes**: 1-2 direct quotes worth saving (with approximate location in the article)
6. **Related Reading**: Based on the article's references or topic, suggest what to read next

Keep the total summary under {{target_length}} words.

Article:
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{{article_text}}
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Summarize Chapter {{chapter_number}} ("{{chapter_title}}") of "{{book_title}}" by {{author}}.

I am reading this book because: {{reading_purpose}}

Provide a layered summary:

**Chapter Overview** (2-3 sentences)
What this chapter covers and how it connects to the book's overall argument.

**Key Ideas** (4-6 bullet points)
The most important concepts, frameworks, or arguments introduced in this chapter. For each, include a one-sentence explanation in plain language.

**Supporting Examples**
The strongest example, case study, or anecdote the author uses — summarize it in 2-3 sentences.

**Actionable Takeaways**
Based on my reading purpose above, what are 2-3 things I can apply or think about differently after this chapter?

**Connection to Previous Chapters**
How does this chapter build on or contradict ideas from earlier in the book?

**One-Sentence Summary**
If I could only remember one thing from this chapter, what should it be?

Chapter text:
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{{chapter_text}}
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Summarize the following research paper into a structured abstract suitable for {{audience}} (e.g., fellow researchers, industry practitioners, students, non-specialists).

Paper title: {{paper_title}}
Field: {{field}}
My specific interest: {{my_interest}}

Structure:

**Background** (1-2 sentences): What problem does this paper address and why does it matter?

**Method** (2-3 sentences): What did the researchers do? Include the study design, sample size, and key methodology choices.

**Key Findings** (3-5 bullet points): The most significant results, with specific numbers and statistical significance where available.

**Limitations** (2-3 bullet points): What the authors acknowledge as limitations, and any obvious limitations they do not mention.

**Implications**: What do these findings mean for {{my_interest}}? Be specific — do not just say "more research is needed."

**Jargon Glossary**: Define any field-specific terms that a reader outside {{field}} would not know.

Paper:
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{{paper_text}}
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Summarize the following email thread so I can get up to speed quickly without reading every message.

Thread topic: {{thread_topic}}
Number of messages: {{message_count}}
Key participants: {{participants}}

Provide:

**Bottom Line** (1 sentence): What is the current status or outcome of this thread?

**Timeline of Events**
List the key messages in chronological order:
- [Sender, Date] — What they said or decided (1 sentence each)
- Skip pleasantries, acknowledgments, and "sounds good" replies

**Decisions Made**
- List any commitments, approvals, or agreements reached

**Outstanding Items**
- Anything that was asked but not answered
- Any disagreements that were not resolved
- Any action items that lack confirmation

**What I Need to Know to Reply**
Based on the thread, what context do I need if I am jumping in now? What is the expected next step?

Email thread:
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{{email_thread}}
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