AI Article Summarizer

Get the key points from any article in seconds.

tl;dr reads any article and extracts what matters. Paste a link or install the Chrome extension to summarize articles, newsletters, and blog posts without reading the full text.

How it works

  1. 1Paste an article URL or open the tl;dr extension in Chrome.
  2. 2The AI reads the full text and identifies the key points.
  3. 3You get a short, plain-language summary in under 10 seconds.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AI summarizer free?

Yes. The free tier lets you summarize up to 15 articles per period with no credit card required. Paid plans lift that limit.

What types of content can it summarize?

Articles, blog posts, newsletters, research papers, and YouTube videos.

How accurate are the summaries?

tl;dr uses Claude (by Anthropic) to extract key points. It works best on text-based articles with clear structure.

Does it work on paywalled articles?

The extension can summarize articles you have access to in your browser. It cannot bypass paywalls.

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No credit card required. Free plan includes 15 summaries per period.

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