Who this is for
Working comics who want their set diagnosed while it's vivid, so the wins and cuts survive past the night.
The moment this saves you
I walk offstage and I know the airline bit killed, the dating one died, and the thing I improvised about the guy's jacket got a huge laugh, but by tomorrow morning all of that is a vague good set or bad set feeling.
See it work
Messy spoken thought in. A clean, structured artifact out.
Set at the Comedy Cellar, the airline bit killed especially the zone four tag, the dating one died completely cut it, but I improvised a thing about the guy in the front row's jacket that got a huge laugh keep that, the closer ran long, pacing was off in the middle.
Set debrief: Comedy Cellar
Killed
- Airline bit (esp. the zone 4 tag)
Died (cut)
- The dating bit
New tags / ad-libs to keep
- Crowd-work on the front-row guy's jacket (huge laugh)
Pacing
- Middle dragged; closer ran long
Set-list edits
- Keep + protect the airline bit
- Cut the dating bit
- Work the jacket ad-lib into the set
- Tighten the closer
The workflow
Record a voice note
Hit the hotkey and talk, no formatting, no typing.
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The prompt behind this context
I'm going to debrief a stand-up set I just did. Turn it into a set debrief. Output a bold header with the venue, then sections for: Killed (what worked), Died / cut (what to drop), New tags or ad-libs to keep, Pacing notes, and Set-list edits (the concrete changes for next time). Keep my judgments exactly, use only what I actually said, never invent a joke, a reaction, or an edit I did not mention. Output only the debrief, no preamble.
Make it your own. This is a starting point. Once it's in Contextli, tweak the instructions so the output comes out exactly how you like it.
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Next, open Contextli, go to the Contexts page, click Import, choose From JSON, paste, then Import Context. It is ready to use.
Make it your own. This is a starting point. Once it's in Contextli, tweak the instructions so the output comes out exactly how you like it.
Your raw recording and transcription stay on your device, so you can always go back to the original.
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Questions people ask
Questions comedians ask about After-Set Debrief
What is the fastest way for a comedian to capture an idea before forgetting it?
Speak the idea immediately, before you do anything else. The After-Set Debrief context accepts a rambling voice note and structures it into an idea brief with the key components preserved and organized. The whole process takes under 60 seconds, which means you can capture while the idea is still alive.
How do I turn a brain dump into something organized and actionable?
Speak everything you are thinking without filtering or organizing, then let the After-Set Debrief context do the structuring. It groups related items, separates tasks from ideas, and produces an idea brief with categories and priorities. You contribute the raw material; Contextli contributes the organization.
What should I do with ideas I get during a commute or workout?
Speak them into Contextli immediately. Once the After-Set Debrief context is in your app, you can capture hands-free while walking, driving by voice, or working out. The structured idea brief is waiting when you get back to your desk.
Can I dictate ideas instead of writing them down?
Yes. Contextli is built for this. Select the After-Set Debrief context, speak your idea in plain language, and receive an idea brief. The output is plain text you can paste anywhere, and your recording stays on your device.
How do I add this context to Contextli?
Copy the context on this page, then open Contextli and go to the Contexts page. Click Import, choose From JSON, paste it into the Import from Clipboard window, and click Import Context. It is ready to use in under 30 seconds. If you do not have Contextli yet, you can download it for free first.
Is my voice recording private? Does Contextli send it anywhere?
Your voice recording and the transcription are stored on your device only. Contextli processes your audio locally and does not send your recordings or transcription text to any server. The structured output it produces is text you control, and you decide where it goes.
Can I change what the output looks like?
Yes. Every context in Contextli is a starting point you can edit. Open the context in the app, change the instructions to adjust the structure, tone, or fields, and save. The next time you use it, the output reflects your changes. You are not locked into the default format.
Do I need to install an app to use this context?
Yes. Contextli is a free app. Download it, then copy this context and paste it into the Import from Clipboard window on the Contexts page. The whole process takes about 30 seconds.