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πŸš€ A Lightweight Document Summarization Tool Built with React

Long documents and dense text can be hard to consume quickly. A summarization tool helps extract the most important points in seconds β€” saving time and improving understanding.

A Lightweight Document Summarization Tool Built with React is an open-source, client-side application that lets users input or upload text and receive concise summaries instantly. Built with React 18 and modern frontend practices, this tool is ideal for developers wanting a simple, fast, and interactive text summarizer.
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πŸ“Œ Key Features:

βœ… React 18 Functional Components – Modern UI built with best practices
βœ… Fast, Interactive Summaries – Instant response for long text blocks
βœ… Responsive Design – Works well on all devices
βœ… TypeScript Support (if included) – Better type safety and DX
βœ… Document Input & Upload – Paste text or upload files for summarization
βœ… Clean Output Display – Show original vs. summarized content side by side

πŸ›  Tech Stack & Libraries Used:

πŸ’» React 18 – Core framework for UI and interactivity
⚑ JavaScript / TypeScript – Application logic and safety
πŸ“ HTML & CSS – Structure and styling
☁️ Optional API Integration – For advanced summarization if using an external service (e.g., AI or summarization API)

🌟 Purpose of the Project:

This tool helps users quickly extract key insights from large text blocks β€” whether for articles, reports, or lengthy documents. It offers a simple, intuitive interface that prioritizes user experience and performance, making it an ideal starter project for developers exploring text processing in React.

πŸ”— View on GitHub & Live Demo: https://reactjsguru.com/repos/a-lightweight-document-summarization-tool-built-with-react?utm_source=devto&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=repo_post

This project is a great learning resource for text processing, UI responsiveness, and client-side logic in React.

πŸ’¬ How would you enhance this summarizer β€” add AI-powered context or support more file formats? Let’s discuss πŸ‘‡πŸ”₯

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