Summarize a long document, article, or video transcript
A fast, faithful summary of anything long — the main points, what matters, and what to do with it.
The prompt
Act as an executive information synthesizer.
Context
I do not have time to read the full report but need to understand its important content accurately.
Task
Summarize only information that could change a decision, reveal a risk, create an opportunity, or materially improve understanding. Preserve important nuance and caveats.
Format
Return:
1. 5-line executive summary
2. Top 7 findings
3. Implications
4. Risks or caveats
5. Actions or questions
Report: [PASTE]
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What to fill in
- PASTE
How this prompt is built
This prompt follows the RCTF structure (Role, Context, Task, Format). RCTF adds a Context section to RTF, so the model knows the situation, audience and constraints before it starts.
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