• CORE
  • DETAIL
  • ACTION
  • HUMAN

How to summarize large documents with your AI

Connect AI21 Studio to your client to handle heavy text loads. Once connected, your agent can digest long files and give you the core details immediately.

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Short answer

How can I summarize huge documents using my AI?

Your AI uses the chat_completion tool to process the text and generate a condensed version. You'll get a clear summary that captures the main ideas without the fluff.

The results you get

What your summary looks like

The AI handles the heavy lifting of reading, leaving you with these specific outputs.

CORE

Tight abstracts

The AI pulls the main points from the text. You get a short version that keeps the original meaning.

DETAIL

Key takeaways

Instead of a wall of text, you get a list of the most important facts. This makes scanning much faster.

ACTION

Actionable points

The AI identifies specific tasks or decisions mentioned in the document. You'll know exactly what needs attention.

HUMAN

Final review

You check the summary against the original text. This ensures the nuance is exactly where you want it.

The workflow

What your AI does when the text arrives.

The AI doesn't just skim; it processes the entire payload through a specific sequence.

  1. Ingest text

    The agent takes the massive text payload you provide and prepares it for processing.

    chat_completion

  2. Analyze content

    The AI looks for patterns, themes, and critical data points within the document.

    chat_completion

  3. Condense info

    The agent strips away the filler and keeps only the necessary information.

    chat_completion

  4. Format output

    The AI structures the summary into the specific format you requested, like bullets or a paragraph.

    chat_completion

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to get the summary you need.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for your actual document or specific requirements.

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  • Summarize this legal contract: [paste text]

  • Give me a three-bullet summary of this meeting transcript: [paste text]

  • Condense this technical manual into a short executive summary: [paste text]

  • What are the main arguments in this research paper? [paste text]

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FAQ

How the summarization works

  • 01

    Can the AI summarize a file I haven't uploaded yet?

    No. You need to provide the text or the file content within the chat for the AI to process it.

  • 02

    Will the AI change the original document?

    No. The AI only generates a new summary based on the text; it cannot edit or overwrite your source files.

  • 03

    How long can the documents be?

    The limit depends on the context window of the model you are using through the connector.

  • 04

    Can the AI write a full replacement for the document?

    No. It is designed to condense and abstract, not to rewrite entire documents from scratch.

  • 05

    Does the AI remember previous summaries?

    The AI only knows what is in the current chat session context.

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