> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.connected.illumina.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.connected.illumina.com/icm/analyses/analysis-functionality/task-menu/ai-analysis-methods-summary.md).

# AI analysis methods summary

The AI analysis methods summary generates a structured draft of your analysis workflow in Illumina Connected Multiomics (ICM). It follows the task graph and uses task settings to summarize the methods used in your analysis.

You can use the summary to:

* Draft methods sections for manuscripts
* Document and report analyses
* Share workflows for handoffs and reproducibility

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Review the generated text and citations before reuse. AI-generated content may be inaccurate.
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#### Generate AI analysis methods summary

You can generate a methods summary at any point in an analysis. On the analysis page, click the **Summarize methods** button at the bottom of the page.

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Select the task nodes to include in the summary. Then click **Generate summary**.

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The generated summary describes the selected analysis methods in plain language. It also includes relevant citations. The citations are pulled directly from the software documentation and are manually curated.

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To color the text by task, enable **Show task associations**.

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To export the summary, click **Copy to clipboard**. To send feedback, use the thumbs up or thumbs down buttons in the summary panel.

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