Introduction

Sometimes instead of reading the entire article, you just want to get the key points and understand the main concepts. One way to do this is to paste the content into ChatGPT or Gemini and ask for a summary. But this is not very efficient. In this blog post we will see how to use the Summarise Chrome Extension to summarise a webpage with AI with just one click.

What is Summarise?

Summarise is a free website andChrome extension that uses AI to generate instant summaries of webpages and YouTube videos. It's perfect for:

Step-by-Step Guide to Summarise a Webpage

Let's walk through the process using Martin Fowler's Event Sourcing article as an example.

Step 1: Install the Chrome Extension

• 1. Visit the Chrome Web Store
• 2. Click "Add to Chrome" to install the extension

Step 2: Pin the Extension

• 1. After installation, click the puzzle piece icon in your Chrome toolbar
• 2. Find the "Free Video and Webpage Summarizer" extension
• 3. Click the pin icon to keep it visible in your toolbar

Step 3: Navigate to Your Target Webpage

For this example, let's use Martin Fowler's comprehensive article on Event Sourcing. This is a detailed technical article that would benefit greatly from summarization.

Step 4: Generate the Summary

• Once you're on the webpage, click the Summarise extension icon in your toolbar

Step 5: View Your Summary

The summary will open in a new tab, providing you with:

• Key points from the article
• Main concepts explained concisely
• Important takeaways for quick understanding

Get started with Summarise now at Summarise or chrome extension Summarise Chrome Extension