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Voice Dictation for ClickUp: Tasks, Comments & Project Documentation

Create ClickUp tasks and docs 4× faster. Contextli transforms your voice into properly formatted content.

ClickUp packs powerful features into one workspace—but using them all means lots of content creation. Tasks, docs, comments, goals... there's always something to write. Contextli lets you populate ClickUp by voice, creating detailed tasks and documentation without the typing overhead.

Pre-Built Modes

Contextli Modes for ClickUp

Each mode transforms your voice into ClickUp-ready content with specific formatting.

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Task Description

Detailed task descriptions with structure

Best for: Creating detailed, actionable tasks

You say:

"Create a task for implementing two factor authentication, should support authenticator apps and SMS as backup, need to handle the setup flow for new users and existing users, also need a recovery code system for lost devices, this is high priority for the security audit"

Contextli outputs:

**Implement Two-Factor Authentication**

**Priority:** High (Security audit requirement)

**Scope:**
• Primary: Authenticator app support (TOTP)
• Backup: SMS verification
• Recovery: Backup codes for lost devices

**User Flows:**
1. New user 2FA setup during onboarding
2. Existing user 2FA enrollment
3. Recovery code generation and usage

**Acceptance Criteria:**
- [ ] TOTP authenticator works with major apps
- [ ] SMS fallback functional
- [ ] Recovery codes generate and validate
- [ ] Clear setup instructions for users
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Doc Content

Structured content for ClickUp Docs

Best for: Technical documentation and wikis

You say:

"Documentation for the API authentication, we use JWT tokens with a 1 hour expiry, refresh tokens last 30 days, tokens should be sent in the authorization header as bearer tokens, include examples of the login endpoint and how to refresh"

Contextli outputs:

# API Authentication

## Overview
Our API uses JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for authentication.

## Token Specifications
| Token Type | Expiry |
|------------|--------|
| Access Token | 1 hour |
| Refresh Token | 30 days |

## Usage
Include the access token in the Authorization header:
```
Authorization: Bearer <your_token>
```

## Endpoints

### Login
```
POST /api/auth/login
```

### Refresh Token
```
POST /api/auth/refresh
```
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Quick Comment

Concise comments for task discussions

Best for: Code reviews and status updates

You say:

"This is ready for review, I tested all the edge cases we discussed, the only thing left is to add the error messages for the validation failures which I can do after the review if we're happy with the approach"

Contextli outputs:

Ready for review! ✅

**Tested:** All discussed edge cases

**Remaining:** Error messages for validation failures (can add post-review if approach is approved)

Let me know your thoughts!
Real-World Workflows

How to Use Contextli in ClickUp

Step-by-step workflows for common ClickUp tasks.

Create Tasks from Slack Discussions

A bug was reported in Slack and you need to create a proper ClickUp task with all the context.

Engineering LeadSaves 3-5 minutes per task
  1. 1

    Open ClickUp task creation

    Use quick create or click + Task

  2. 2

    Activate Task Description mode

    Full structure with context

    ⌘+Shift+V
  3. 3

    Describe the issue and requirements

    Include what was reported and what's needed

  4. 4

    Set priority and assignee

    Use ClickUp's fields for metadata

Example Output:

**Bug: Payment fails silently on Safari**

**Reported:** #payments Slack channel
**Severity:** High (revenue impact)

**Issue:**
Payment submission fails with no error message on Safari 17.x

**Steps to Reproduce:**
1. Open checkout on Safari
2. Enter payment details
3. Click submit
4. Page refreshes, no confirmation or error

**Expected:** Payment processes or clear error shown
See It In Action

Voice to ClickUp: Real Examples

What you say versus what Contextli produces for ClickUp.

Creating a feature task
micYou Say

"Feature request for bulk export, users want to be able to select multiple items and export them all at once as a CSV or Excel file, should work with filters applied so they can export just what they're looking at, add a progress indicator for large exports"

auto_awesomeContextli Outputs
**Feature: Bulk Export**

**User Request:**
Ability to export multiple selected items at once.

**Requirements:**
• Multi-select items for export
• Export formats: CSV, Excel
• Respect active filters
• Progress indicator for large exports

**User Story:**
As a user, I want to export filtered data in bulk so I can analyze it externally.

**Acceptance Criteria:**
- [ ] Select multiple items
- [ ] Export to CSV
- [ ] Export to Excel
- [ ] Filtered view exports correctly
- [ ] Progress shown for 100+ items
Comparison

Contextli vs Other ClickUp Voice Solutions

Contextli vs ClickUp Voice Command (Beta)

FeatureContextliClickUp Voice Command (Beta)
Task descriptions✅ Structured with sections⚠️ Basic text
Documentation✅ Formatted docs❌ Not supported
Custom modes✅ Create your own❌ Fixed commands
Availability✅ macOS app⚠️ Limited beta

ClickUp's voice features are still developing. Contextli provides full-featured voice input with customizable modes for any content type.

Why Use Contextli for ClickUp?

ClickUp's flexibility means you can document everything—if you have time to type it all. Contextli removes that bottleneck. Speak your task descriptions, documentation, and comments naturally. Contextli formats them for ClickUp's rich text editor, keeping your workspace comprehensive without the effort.

ClickUp + Contextli: Common Questions

Does Contextli work with ClickUp Docs?

Yes! The Doc Content mode is specifically designed for ClickUp Docs, creating properly formatted documentation with headers, lists, code blocks, and tables. Just open a Doc, click where you want content, and dictate.

Can I create subtasks via voice?

Contextli inserts formatted text—subtask creation happens through ClickUp's interface. However, you can dictate a list of subtasks in your description, then quickly convert them to subtasks in ClickUp.

ClickUp Integration Details

descriptionSupported Formats

  • checkClickUp rich text
  • checkMarkdown
  • checkHeaders
  • checkTables
  • checkCode blocks
  • checkChecklists
  • checkMentions

lightbulbPro Tips

  • Use Doc Content mode for technical specs and PRDs
  • Create task templates for recurring task types
  • Include priority and time estimate suggestions in your dictation

infoGood to Know

  • arrow_rightCannot set custom fields via voice
  • arrow_rightCannot add time estimates directly
  • arrow_rightRelationships set through ClickUp UI
  • arrow_rightAutomations configured separately

devicesPlatform Support

Works in ClickUp web app and desktop app.

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