/tldr
Too Long; Didn't Read
Summarizes long text to the length you choose.
The full prompt
/tldr Give me a TL;DR (too long; didn't read) of the text below: [number] bullets with the main points, then one line on what I should do, if anything. Use only what the text says.
Text:
[paste text]
Replace the highlighted [brackets] with your own details, then send.
What you're asking
Asks the AI to shrink long text into a few bullets plus an action line. You get the short version.
Give it
- The full text
- How short you want it
- Your role, so the action line fits you
You need: Long documents may be more than some AI apps take in one message.
Too long? Paste it in parts, then ask for one combined result at the end.
Check: Summaries can drop details; check the original for dates and numbers.
Filled-in example
/tldr Give me a TL;DR (too long; didn't read) of the text below: 3 bullets with the main points, then one line on what I should do, if anything. Use only what the text says.
Text:
Starting January 1, all travel requests must be submitted 21 days before departure instead of 14. Requests must include a cost estimate from the travel office. Exceptions require director approval in writing. Reimbursement claims are due within 5 business days of return.
Use it in any AI chat. The slash word is a label, not a built-in command; the prompt does the work, and answers vary by app. How these work