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Contextli
Find answers to common questions, learn how to use features, and get the most out of context-aware voice dictation.
Getting Started
Installation
- 1.Download Contextli for your platform (Mac, Windows, or Linux) from the homepage.
- 2.Run the installer and follow the setup wizard.
- 3.Grant microphone permissions when prompted.
- 4.Sign in or create an account to get started.
Initial Setup
- 1.Choose your preferred hotkey combination (default is customizable).
- 2.Test your microphone to ensure it's working properly.
- 3.Select your privacy mode (Cloud, BYOK, or Offline).
- 4.Create your first mode or start with a preset (Email, Slack, etc.).
Basic Usage
- 1.Open any application where you want to write (Gmail, Slack, Notion, etc.).
- 2.Select the appropriate mode for your context (Email mode for emails, Slack mode for messages, etc.).
- 3.Click in the text field where you want to insert text.
- 4.Press your hotkey to start recording, speak naturally, then press again to stop.
- 5.Contextli processes your voice and pastes the formatted text into the active field.
Features
How Modes Work
Modes are context-aware processing profiles that adapt your voice output based on where and how you're writing. Each mode has:
- checkTone: Professional for emails, casual for Slack, technical for Jira
- checkFormatting: Proper structure, headings, and organization
- checkContext: Uses stored information about your projects and workflows
Creating Custom Modes
- 1.Go to Settings → Modes → Create New Mode.
- 2.Give your mode a name and description.
- 3.Write a system prompt that describes how you want the output formatted.
- 4.Add stored context about your projects, team members, or workflows.
- 5.Test the mode and refine the prompt as needed.
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Hotkey:Start/stop voice recording (customizable in settings)
- Double-press:Cancel recording in progress
- Widget click:Switch between modes quickly
Integrations
Supported Applications
Contextli works with any application that accepts text input. Simply click in a text field and start dictating. Popular integrations include:
Communication
- • Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail
- • Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord
- • LinkedIn, WhatsApp Web
Productivity
- • Notion, Confluence, Coda
- • Asana, Trello, Monday.com
- • Google Docs, Microsoft Word
Developer Tools
- • Jira, Linear, GitHub
- • VS Code, GitLab
- • Stack Overflow
Writing
- • Medium, WordPress
- • Bear, Obsidian
- • Any text editor
Setting Up for Each Application
Contextli automatically detects where you're typing, but you can manually select the appropriate mode for best results. For example, use Email mode in Gmail, Slack mode in Slack channels, and Jira mode when creating tickets. See our Use Cases page for specific setup guides.
Troubleshooting
Microphone not working
Check that:
- • Microphone permissions are granted in system settings
- • The correct microphone is selected in Contextli settings
- • Your microphone is not being used by another application
- • Your microphone is properly connected and functioning
Text not pasting correctly
Try:
- • Ensuring your cursor is in a text field when you start recording
- • Checking that the target application accepts text input
- • Verifying clipboard permissions if required
- • Restarting Contextli if the issue persists
Hotkey conflicts
If your hotkey doesn't work:
- • Change the hotkey combination in Settings → Hotkeys
- • Ensure the hotkey isn't used by another application
- • Use a combination that's easy to reach but unique
Output quality issues
Improve accuracy by:
- • Speaking clearly and at a moderate pace
- • Adding context about your projects and workflows
- • Refining your mode prompts with specific instructions
- • Using the appropriate mode for each context
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