Summarize File

What this skill does

Reads text files from workspace/paths and generates concise summaries. Handles logs, reports, CSVs, multi-line content.

Summarize File is part of the Research & Knowledge category — research and knowledge skills that gather, search, and summarize information. You can install it on its own or alongside other research & knowledge skills from the OpenClaw catalog.

How to install Summarize File

The easiest path is via the OpenClaw Easy desktop app — one click, no terminal required:

1. Download OpenClaw Easy for macOS or Windows (free, one-click installer, ~30 seconds).
2. Open the in-app Skills panel.
3. Search for summarize-file and click Install.
4. The skill activates automatically when an incoming message matches its description.

Install from the command line

If you already run the OpenClaw CLI, add Summarize File with a single command:

openclaw skills add summarize-file

This pulls summarize-file from ClawHub and installs it into ~/.openclaw/skills/summarize-file/. Restart the OpenClaw gateway afterwards so the new skill is discovered.

How to use Summarize File

Once installed, Summarize File activates on its own: when an incoming message on WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Feishu or Line matches the skill's description, your OpenClaw agent loads it and runs the workflow. You can also trigger it explicitly by describing the task in chat. No extra configuration is required after install.

Manual install (advanced)

If you prefer manual installation:

1. Click the Download .zip button above to grab summarize-file-1.0.0.zip directly from our S3 mirror.
2. Unzip into ~/.openclaw/skills/summarize-file/ (create the directory if it does not exist).
3. Restart OpenClaw Easy (or the OpenClaw CLI gateway) so the new skill is discovered.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Summarize File?

Install Summarize File in the OpenClaw Easy desktop app by opening the Skills panel, searching for summarize-file, and clicking Install. From a terminal you can run: openclaw skills add summarize-file. Either way the skill is placed in ~/.openclaw/skills/summarize-file/.

Is Summarize File free?

Yes. Summarize File is free and open-source, distributed under the Apache-2.0 license through ClawHub. No account or payment is required to download or run it.

What does Summarize File do?

Reads text files from workspace/paths and generates concise summaries. Handles logs, reports, CSVs, multi-line content.

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