Summaries that preserve what matters
Summarization prompts for articles, PDFs, podcasts, and threads—with adjustable length and bullet formats.
Summaries fail when length is vague. These prompts specify format (TL;DR, bullets, executive), audience, and what must not be dropped.
Research workflow on LMpad
Summarize, synthesize, and brief without treating the model as a citation engine.
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Paste sources in variables
Put excerpts you trust into {{sources}} — instruct the model not to invent citations.
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Pick summarization depth
TL;DR, executive, and detailed modes work best as separate saved prompts.
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Flag uncertainty
Add a prompt section: 'List claims that need verification' on every research run.
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Chain summaries
Summarize chunks, then run a merge prompt — better than one 50-page paste.
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Export to your doc
Copy Markdown output; keep the LMpad note as your reproducible method.
Use cases
Analysts
Competitor brief prompts with weekly archived outputs.
Students
Paper summarizers for notes — always verify primary sources.
Product teams
User research synthesis from interview paste-ins.
Journalists
Background briefs from your own clip file, not the open web.
Pro tips
- →Never trust uncited stats from model output.
- →Ask for counterarguments in every synthesis prompt.
- →Use Research category guides for method; Explore for templates.
LMpad tutorials
Step-by-step guides for using the site — pad, models, publishing, and more.
Why use LMpad for this
- TL;DR, executive, and detailed modes
- Preserve numbers, names, and decisions
- Chain summarize → action items
Ready-to-run prompts
Copy, fill in {{variables}}, and run with your preferred model. How to run prompts →
Research Paper Summarizer
Extract methodology, findings, limitations, and practical implications from academic text.
YouTube Transcript to Blog Post
Repurpose video transcripts into structured, SEO-ready articles.
Meeting Notes to Action Items
Turn messy meeting notes into owners, deadlines, and follow-up emails.
Frequently asked questions
Can I summarize a 50-page PDF?+
Paste sections or use chunk summaries then a final merge prompt.
Will it translate while summarizing?+
Add {{output_language}} to the template.
How do I avoid losing nuance?+
Ask for 'controversial or uncertain points' as a dedicated section.
Save prompts to your pad
LMpad is an AI prompt workspace synced to your account. Browse community templates, remix them on your pad, and run with OpenRouter.