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Get the gist of any long web page fast
Paste a long article or web page into your AI assistant and get a short summary, the key facts and anything you should double-check.
When to use it
Whenever a page is too long to read now
Step by step
Copy the page or its link
Select all the text on the page and copy it, or copy the address from your browser bar. Some assistants can open links, but pasting the text is the most reliable.
Ask for a structured summary
Open ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini, paste the text and this prompt.
Prompt to copySummarise the article below for someone who has [2] minutes. Give me: 1) a one-sentence headline, 2) the 5 most important points as bullets, 3) any numbers, dates or names mentioned, 4) what the author wants the reader to believe or do, 5) any claims that are not backed up by evidence in the text. Only use what is in the article; if something is unclear, say so. Article: [paste text here]Check anything you'll act on
If a number or claim matters to you, find it in the original page and confirm it says what the summary says. AI summaries can drop context or get details wrong.
What you get
Headline: The council plans to cut town-centre parking by 20% from April. Key points: 300 spaces removed; two new park-and-ride sites; consultation closes 14 March... Unsupported claims: 'footfall will rise' has no figures behind it.
Tips
- Ask 'what did you leave out?' as a follow-up to catch anything important the summary skipped.