Skim It
SkimIt.ai efficiently summarizes articles using advanced AI technology and delivers concise summaries via email, including shareable content for social media.
About Skim It
SkimIt.ai uses artificial intelligence to generate concise article summaries and delivers them directly to your inbox. Simply email an article link to go@skimit.ai, and within minutes, receive a summary along with ready-to-share tweets and LinkedIn post drafts.
How to Use
Send an email with the article link to go@skimit.ai. Make sure the first URL in the email body is the article you want summarized. You will receive a summary within approximately 10 minutes.
Features
- Drafts for LinkedIn posts
- Shareable tweet templates
- Automatic email delivery of summaries
- AI-generated concise article summaries
Use Cases
- Sharing summarized articles with colleagues and friends
- Quickly grasping key points without reading full articles
- Creating social media content from articles
Best For
ResearchersSocial media managersContent creatorsBusy professionalsStudentsMarketing professionals
Pros
- Enables easy sharing of content on social platforms
- Free to use with no subscription fees
- Simple email-based interface
- Saves time by providing quick article summaries
Cons
- Dependent on OpenAI's GPT technology, which may produce errors
- Summaries may take up to 15 minutes to arrive
- Stores email addresses and URLs for processing
- AI-generated summaries may occasionally be inaccurate
FAQs
What should I do if the tool isn't working?
Contact us at tldrtool@gmail.com. Server delays can occur, and it may take up to 15 minutes to receive your summary. Check your spam folder if necessary.
What is the correct way to format the email?
Include the article link as the first URL in the email body. The subject line, other content, and signature do not affect processing.
Can I cc my friends, and why should I?
Yes, you can cc friends if they might enjoy the article. They will receive the original link from you and the summary from SkimIt.ai.
What AI technology powers this service?
Our AI processing is driven by OpenAI's GPT technology, enabling accurate and efficient summaries.
Are the AI-generated summaries reliable?
AI summaries are for quick insights and may contain inaccuracies. Use them as a general guide; do not rely solely on AI content for critical decisions.
How is my data stored?
We retain the sender's email address, any CC'd addresses, and the first article URL. We do not store other email content or attachments.
Why was this tool created?
SkimIt.ai was developed by Karthik and Alex as a fun project to explore AI text processing, email automation, and web scraping, while building innovative tools for content sharing.