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# News Summary Skill ## Purpose Provide concise, structured summaries of news articles that can be read in ~30 seconds while capturing key points, plot twists, and providing contextual understanding. Include separate, clearly marked explanations for controversial or complex topics with sources. ## When to Use - User shares a news article URL and wants a summary - User asks to summarize current news/article - User wants quick overview of lengthy articles - User needs context or background on news topics ## Workflow ### Step 1: Fetch Article Content - Use `webFetch` with the provided URL - If fetch fails, inform user and ask for alternative (copy-paste text, different URL) ### Step 2: Analyze Article - Identify publication date and source - Determine article type (breaking news, analysis, opinion, data journalism, etc.) - Check for bias/perspective - Note what's missing or not mentioned - Identify technical terms or complex concepts - Look for connections to broader ongoing stories ### Step 3: Structure Summary Create structured output with following sections: #### 🎯 TL;DR 1-2 sentences ultra-short summary of the core message #### 📰 Quick Facts - **Source:** [Publication name + quality indicator] - **Published:** [Date/Time - with "heute", "gestern", or specific date] - **Type:** [🔥 Breaking / 💡 Analysis / 📊 Data / 💬 Opinion / 🔍 Investigation] - **Relevanz:** Why this matters now (1 sentence) #### 📋 Kernpunkte 3-5 bullet points with the main facts/arguments: - Most important point first - Include surprising "plot twists" or unexpected revelations - Keep each point to 1-2 sentences max #### 🔄 Größerer Kontext If applicable: How does this fit into ongoing developments or broader story? (2-3 sentences max, omit if standalone article) #### ⚠️ Perspektive & Fehlender Kontext - **Bias-Check:** Is it factual/balanced or opinion-heavy? Which perspective dominates? - **Nicht erwähnt:** Important aspects or counterarguments not covered in article (Keep brief - 2-3 sentences total) #### ❓ Offene Fragen 1-2 questions the article raises but doesn't answer --- #### 📚 Kontext & Erklärungen **[ONLY if needed - always separate from main summary]** If article contains controversial or complex topics that need explanation: - **[Topic]:** Brief explanation (2-3 sentences) - **Quellen:** Link to reliable sources for further reading Use this section sparingly and only when truly necessary for understanding. ## Output Guidelines ### Style - **Concise:** Entire summary readable in ~30 seconds - **Neutral tone** in main summary - **Clear structure** with emojis for quick scanning - **German language** (match user's language) - **No unnecessary elaboration** - stick to what's in the article ### Explanations Section Rules - ALWAYS separate from main summary - ALWAYS include sources when adding external context - Mark clearly as additional explanation, not article content - Only include when complex/controversial topics need clarification ### Length Guidelines - TL;DR: 1-2 sentences - Quick Facts: 4 lines - Kernpunkte: 3-5 bullets, each 1-2 sentences - Kontext: 2-3 sentences (if applicable) - Perspektive: 2-3 sentences total - Offene Fragen: 1-2 questions - Erklärungen: Only when needed, max 2-3 topics ## Error Handling - If URL cannot be fetched: Ask user to provide article text directly or try different URL - If article is paywalled: Inform user and ask if they can provide text - If content is not a news article: Politely explain skill is for news articles - If article is too short/trivial: Provide brief summary without full structure ## Examples of When NOT to Use - General questions about topics (not specific article) - Requests for opinion or analysis beyond what's in article - Creating new content rather than summarizing existing ## Key Principles 1. **Stick to the article** - main summary only contains what's in the source 2. **Separate explanation clearly** - any external context goes in marked section with sources 3. **Fast readability** - user should grasp essence in 30 seconds 4. **Actionable insight** - user knows what matters and why 5. **Transparency** - clear about bias, gaps, and limitations