Who this is for
Comedians assembling a set who want the order, the timing, and the callback architecture locked before they hit the stage.
The moment this saves you
I am building a tight fifteen for the showcase, I want to open strong, save the slow-burn family bit for the middle, and land a callback to the airline bit at the end, and holding all that order in my head until showtime never works.
See it work
Messy spoken thought in. A clean, structured artifact out.
Building a tight fifteen for the showcase, open with the airline stuff that's strong, then the dating material, save the family bit for the middle it's a slow burn, close with the closer obviously, need a callback to the airline thing at the end, cut the political one too risky for this room.
Set list: showcase (~15 min)
- Airline bit (OPENER, strong)
- Dating material
- Family bit (middle, slow burn)
- ... build toward the close
- Closer (CLOSER) + callback to the airline bit
Callbacks: airline bit -> referenced at the close Cut for this room: the political bit (too risky) Target runtime: ~15 min
The workflow
Record a voice note
Hit the hotkey and talk, no formatting, no typing.
Tag it with this context
Contextli shapes your words into the structured output above.
Find it later
Everything's searchable and organised by context.
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Your raw recording and transcription stay on your device, so you can always go back to the original.
The prompt behind this context
I'm going to talk through the bits I want in a set. Turn it into an ordered set list. Output a numbered list of bits in the order I want them, marking the OPENER and CLOSER, with rough minutes if I give them. After the list, add a Callbacks line, a Cut for this room line for anything I drop, and a Target runtime line. Use only the bits I actually mention, never invent a bit, a runtime, or a callback I did not state, and keep my intended order. Output only the set list, 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.
Use this context
One click copies it and shows you exactly how to drop it into Contextli.
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 Set List Note
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 Set List Note 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 Set List Note 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 Set List Note 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 Set List Note 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.