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TL;DR: Summarize Long Documents Instantly

Drowning in information? Use AI to generate concise summaries of long emails, articles, and reports instantly on macOS.

We are drowning in information. Long email threads, 50-page PDF reports, endless Slack discussions. Keeping up with it all is impossible.

You need a TL;DR (Too Long; Didn't Read) button for your entire life.

Enter Rephrase

Rephrase isn't just for writing; it's for reading, too. By creating a "Summarize" hotkey, you can distill complex information into bite-sized insights in seconds.

How to Set It Up

  1. Create a Hotkey: Name it "Summarize".
  2. Set the Prompt: "Summarize this text into 3 bullet points. Focus on the key decisions and action items."
  3. Assign a Shortcut: Cmd+Shift+U.

Where to Use It

  • Long Emails: Get the gist of a 10-reply thread instantly.
  • Articles: Summarize a long blog post to see if it's worth reading.
  • Meeting Notes: Turn a transcript into a list of action items.
  • Code: Explain a complex function in plain English.

The Power of Customization

The beauty of Rephrase is that you define how you want the summary.

  • "Summarize for a 5-year-old."
  • "Summarize as a tweet."
  • "Extract all dates and deadlines."

You're in control of the AI, making it work exactly how your brain works.