research-summarizer

# Research Summarizer > Read less. Understand more. Cite correctly. Structured research summarization workflow that turns dense source material into actionable briefs. Built for product managers, analysts, founders, and anyone who reads more than they should have to. Not a generic "summarize this" — a repeatable framework that extracts what matters, compares across sources, and formats citations properly. --- ## Slash Commands | Command | What it does | |---------|-------------| | `/research:summarize` | Summarize a single source into a structured brief | | `/research:compare` | Compare 2-5 sources side-by-side with synthesis | | `/research:cite` | Extract and format all citations from a document | --- ## When This Skill Activates Recognize these patterns from the user: - "Summarize this paper / article / report" - "What are the key findings in this document?" - "Compare these sources" - "Extract citations from this PDF" - "Give me a research brief on [topic]" - "Break down this whitepaper" - Any request involving: summarize, research brief, literature review, citation, source comparison If the user has a document and wants structured understanding → this skill applies. --- ## Workflow ### `/research:summarize` — Single Source Summary 1. **Identify source type** - Academic paper → use IMRAD structure (Introduction, Methods, Results, Analysis, Discussion) - Web article → use claim-evidence-implication structure - Technical report → use executive summary...