Extract Text from PDFs
Pull raw text from any PDF URL so you can search, quote, or process its contents programmatically.
Summarise PDF Documents
Get AI-generated summaries of long PDF reports, contracts, or research papers from any public URL.
Quick answer: Use the PDF tool through ToolRouter to summarise pdf documents directly from Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw — connect once, then drive it with plain-language prompts. No code required.
ToolReading an 80-page industry report or 40-page contract to find the five things that actually matter is an enormous time drain. Most people skim, miss important details, or delegate the task entirely — none of which is reliable.
The analyze skill fetches a PDF from its URL and returns a focused AI summary covering key findings, main arguments, dates, figures, and action items. You get the substance without reading front to back. The summary can be scoped to a specific question or structured as bullet points, an executive brief, or a Q&A.
Researchers reviewing academic papers, lawyers doing initial contract review, and executives processing vendor proposals all use this to make faster, better-informed decisions on documents they previously had to read in full.
How to summarise pdf documents with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw
Connect ToolRouter
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
Claude reads the full PDF and produces a summary tailored to your actual question. Ask for a five-bullet brief, a risk summary for a contract, or the methodology section of a research paper — Claude adapts the output rather than giving you a generic overview.
How to summarise pdf documents
Once connected (see setup above), use the PDF tool — the same steps work with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, OpenClaw, and any MCP client:
- Ask: "Summarise this PDF for me: [paste URL]"
- Claude analyses the document and returns a summary
- Refine with: "Focus on the financial projections" or "What are the key risks?"
- Ask follow-up questions about anything in the summary
Example prompt
Try this with the PDF tool
Summarise this 60-page market research report in 5 bullet points, focusing on market size estimates and competitive threats: https://example.com/market-report.pdf
Tips
- Specify the type of summary you want upfront — executive brief, bullet points, section-by-section
- Ask Claude to highlight figures, dates, and named parties for contracts
- For academic papers, ask Claude to summarise methodology, findings, and limitations separately
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I summarise pdf documents with an AI assistant?
Get AI-generated summaries of long PDF reports, contracts, or research papers from any public URL. Connect the PDF tool to Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw through ToolRouter, then ask the assistant in plain language. For example: Ask: "Summarise this PDF for me: [paste URL]" Claude analyses the document and returns a summary
Which AI assistants can summarise pdf documents?
Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw can all summarise pdf documents using the PDF tool through ToolRouter, with no API keys or coding required.
What does the PDF tool do?
Extract text, get AI summaries, and merge PDFs from any public URL.
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