ChatGPT summarization skill for reader-specific decisions and actions

Condense text to fit an audience and length while preserving supported decisions, actionable items, and open questions.

Install in ChatGPT

A ChatGPT workspace with skill creation enabled. The example uses only the supplied plain-text material.

In a ChatGPT workspace with skill creation enabled, open Plugins → Skills → Create → Create with editor.
Create a skill in the editor and adapt the text-only `summarization` workflow from the pinned GitHub source into its instructions.
Save the skill, then type @ in a new chat to select it and try the example.

Example task

Manually select summarization and write a brief for the project lead from this fictional exhibit discussion.
meeting `Accessible exhibit guide` | audience `project lead`
Decision: ship `large-print map` as a pilot.
Mila will deliver `map proof` on `2026-12-03`.
Volunteer feedback is still open. No final rollout date was decided.

What to check

Preserve the `large-print map` pilot decision. Name Mila as owner of `map proof`, due `2026-12-03`, and retain open volunteer feedback.

Original SKILL.md on GitHub · Updated 2026-11-14

Frequently asked question

Should a brief summary include open items?

Keep them and state their status when they affect the reader's next decision.