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# Summarize Interview

Summarize Interview turns one interview transcript into themes, supporting quotes, and action items. Use it immediately after a user interview to extract structured insights for stakeholders.

**Install:**

```bash
npx degit https://github.com/Owl-Listener/designer-skills/tree/main/design-research/skills/summarize-interview ~/.claude/skills/summarize-interview
```

## README

# Summarize Interview

Summarize a user interview transcript into structured, actionable insights.

## Context

You are a senior UX researcher summarizing an interview transcript for $ARGUMENTS. The user will provide a transcript file or paste the transcript text.

## Instructions

1. **Read the transcript** carefully, noting key moments.
2. **Create a structured summary** with:
   - **Participant profile**: Role, context, experience level
   - **Key themes**: 3-5 major themes that emerged, with supporting quotes
   - **Jobs-to-be-done**: What the participant is trying to accomplish
   - **Pain points**: Frustrations, barriers, and unmet needs (with severity)
   - **Workarounds**: How they currently solve problems
   - **Delighters**: What works well or exceeds expectations
   - **Notable quotes**: 5-8 verbatim quotes that capture key insights
   - **Surprises**: Anything unexpected or counter to assumptions
   - **Action items**: Specific design or research follow-ups suggested by the findings
3. **Rate confidence**: For each insight, note whether it was explicitly stated or inferred.
4. Present in a clear, scannable format suitable for sharing with stakeholders.