chow-new_skill

Overview

This skill produces concise, structured summaries of news articles that are readable in about 30 seconds. It captures the core message, key facts, context, potential bias or gaps, and open questions to help users quickly understand and act on news content.

How this skill works

When given a URL or article text, the skill fetches the article, identifies source, date, and type, and extracts the main points and any surprising revelations. It then builds a short, clearly labeled summary with TL;DR, quick facts, main points, broader context, bias/gaps, and open questions. If the topic is complex or controversial, a separate explanation section with sources is added.

When to use it

• User shares a news article URL and asks for a quick summary
• User wants a 30-second overview of a long news piece
• User needs context or background for a developing story
• User wants to check article bias or missing perspectives
• User needs a concise brief to share with others

Best practices

• Provide the article URL or paste the full text when paywalled
• Expect a neutral, source-focused summary—avoid asking for extra opinion
• Request the separate explanation section only if you need background
• Use the TL;DR and Quick Facts for rapid scanning
• If fetch fails, supply the article text to proceed

Example use cases

• Summarize a breaking news report for a team standup
• Get a quick briefing on a long investigative piece before a meeting
• Check what an opinion piece omits and identify counterarguments
• Extract the main facts and open questions from a policy article
• Provide a short summary to forward to colleagues or social channels