Seeking Feedback on an "AI Doc Summarizer" for monday.com – Is There an Unmet Need?

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Hello monday.com Community,

I’m exploring an idea for an integration app called “AI Doc Summarizer” and would really appreciate your feedback. The concept is to automatically condense lengthy work documents into concise summaries and post those summaries as updates on specific board items. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the idea and my questions:

Concept Overview

  • Purpose:
    The app aims to streamline communication by auto-generating short, digestible summaries of detailed documents (e.g., reports, meeting notes, research findings) so team members can quickly grasp key insights without having to read full-length documents.
  • How It Works:
    1. Document Trigger:
    • When a document is attached to or linked in a monday.com board item, the process is automatically triggered.
    • Alternatively, users can manually initiate the summarization via a button.
    1. AI Processing:
    • The document text is sent to an AI model (using a service like OpenAI’s GPT-4 or an open-source alternative) that generates a summary—either as a brief paragraph or bullet points.
    1. Posting the Summary:
    • The generated summary is then automatically posted as an update on the corresponding board item or populated into a designated “Summary” column.
    1. Additional Automation (Optional):
    • Integration with other tools (e.g., Slack or email notifications) could alert team members when a new summary is available.

What Differentiates This Idea

  • Beyond Native Features:
    I understand that monday.com already offers an AI summarization feature within workdocs. However, this app would aim to:
    • Offer Greater Customization: Users could choose summary length, style (bullet points vs. paragraph), and even adjust the focus (action items, key insights, etc.).
    • Support Multiple Document Types: Unlike the built‑in feature that works only with native workdocs, this app could handle PDFs, Word files, and externally hosted documents.
    • Automate Workflow Integration: Instead of a one‑click summary inside a workdoc, the app would integrate with broader workflows—automatically updating board items, triggering notifications, and potentially combining summaries from multiple sources.

My Questions for You

  1. Current Experience:
  • Have you used the built‑in “Summarize” feature in monday.com workdocs? If so, what do you like or dislike about it?
  1. Unmet Needs:
  • Are there scenarios in your workflow where a more customizable or multi‑format summarization tool would be beneficial?
  • Do you find that you often need a summary of external documents (PDFs, Word files) that aren’t covered by the native feature?
  1. Workflow Integration:
  • Would having an automatically generated summary posted directly as an update or in a dedicated board column help improve your team’s efficiency?
  • Are there additional integrations (like notifications via Slack or email) that would make this tool more useful for you?
  1. Feature Requests:
  • What customization options (e.g., summary length, format, AI tuning parameters) would be most valuable to you in such a tool?

Your Insights Matter:
Your feedback will help determine whether there’s a genuine market need for a dedicated “AI Doc Summarizer” app beyond what monday.com’s native functionality offers. Whether you’re a project manager, team lead, or a frequent monday.com user, your input is crucial to shaping an app that truly addresses the pain points of time-consuming document reviews and information overload.

Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts and experiences!