Arguments

<url | text>

• Required. A URL to a video, social post, or article, OR raw text/transcript content.
• Examples: /takeaways https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example, /takeaways <pasted transcript>

Copilot CLI note: $ARGUMENTS does not substitute in skills; include the argument inline in your prompt.

Extract Takeaways: $ARGUMENTS

Extract the core conclusions, pros, cons, and answers from long-form content, video transcripts, or social posts. Always resolve clickbait titles up front by delivering a direct, unambiguous verdict.

Step 1: Input Resolution

Check the content provided in $ARGUMENTS:

1. Raw text or pasted transcript: proceed directly to Step 2.
2. URL (YouTube, Instagram, article, podcast):
   • If runtime browsing or fetching tools are available, attempt to retrieve page content or transcript.
   • If external tools are unavailable, if scraping is blocked by captchas/auth, or if no captions are extractable, stop and ask the user:

     "Could not extract transcript automatically from <url>. Please paste the transcript, subtitles, or article text to continue."

3. Empty or missing argument: stop and prompt:

   "Usage: /takeaways <url | text>. Please provide a URL or paste the content to analyze."

Step 2: Identify Core Premise and Title Question

Identify the central question, debate, or promise in the title or opening framing (for example: "Is framework X worth learning?", "Tool A vs Tool B", "Does technique Y really work?").

Step 3: Group Findings and Key Points

Synthesize the content into clear categories:

• Primary claims and evidence presented
• Concrete pros and cons
• Product, tool, or methodology comparisons
• Benchmark numbers, pricing, or measurable results

Step 4: Output Template

Render the analysis in this structured format:

# Takeaways: <Title or Subject>

**Core Premise**: <The central question or debate investigated in the content>

**Direct Verdict**: <Direct, definitive answer resolving any clickbait or open question up front>

## Key Takeaways

- **<Point 1>**: <Summary of finding with evidence or rationale>
- **<Point 2>**: <Summary of finding with evidence or rationale>
- **<Point 3>**: <Summary of finding with evidence or rationale>

## Comparison / Breakdown

| Subject / Option | Advantages | Disadvantages | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| <Item A> | <Key strength> | <Key weakness> | <Assessment> |
| <Item B> | <Key strength> | <Key weakness> | <Assessment> |

## Actionable Recommendation

<1-2 concise paragraphs summarizing practical advice, trade-offs, and when to choose what>

Rules

• State the final verdict directly up front; do not preserve clickbait suspense.
• Do not invent facts, benchmarks, or opinions absent from the source content.
• Be concise: prioritize bullet points and tables over dense prose.