Voice Dictation for Jira: Bug Reports, User Stories & Sprint Updates
Transform voice into structured Jira tickets with proper formatting. Capture bugs with reproduction steps, write user stories with acceptance criteria, and update sprints—all by speaking.
QA engineers and developers file dozens of Jira tickets daily. Each bug report needs reproduction steps, environment details, and expected behavior. Each user story needs acceptance criteria. Typing all this takes time—and critical details get lost between discovering an issue and documenting it. Contextli lets you capture Jira tickets the moment you find them, speaking naturally while Contextli handles the structure.
Contextli Modes for Jira
Each mode transforms your voice into Jira-ready content with specific formatting.
Bug Report
Structures spoken bug descriptions into proper bug report format with all required sections
Best for: QA engineers and developers reporting bugs
You say:
"Found a bug where the checkout button charges the customer twice if they double click, this happens on Safari only on the checkout page, version 17, expected behavior is the button should disable after first click"
Contextli outputs:
## Bug Description Double-clicking checkout button results in duplicate charges. ## Steps to Reproduce 1. Add items to cart 2. Proceed to checkout 3. Double-click the "Complete Purchase" button quickly ## Expected Behavior Button should disable after first click to prevent duplicate submissions. ## Actual Behavior Two separate charges are processed. ## Environment - Browser: Safari 17 - Page: /checkout
User Story
Formats spoken requirements into user story format with acceptance criteria
Best for: Product managers and team leads writing requirements
You say:
"As a premium user I want to export my data to CSV so I can analyze it in Excel, acceptance criteria should include all data types are supported, the export includes headers, large exports are handled with pagination, and the user gets an email when export is ready"
Contextli outputs:
## User Story As a **premium user**, I want to **export my data to CSV**, so that **I can analyze it in external tools like Excel**. ## Acceptance Criteria - [ ] All data types (text, numbers, dates) export correctly - [ ] CSV includes descriptive column headers - [ ] Exports over 10,000 rows are paginated or chunked - [ ] User receives email notification when export completes - [ ] Download link expires after 24 hours
Sprint Update
Formats quick status updates for standup or sprint reviews
Best for: Daily standups and sprint status updates
You say:
"Yesterday I finished the API integration for user profiles, today I'm starting on the caching layer, blocked by needing access to the Redis credentials from DevOps"
Contextli outputs:
**Yesterday:** Completed API integration for user profiles endpoint ✅ **Today:** Starting implementation of Redis caching layer **Blockers:** 🚫 Awaiting Redis credentials from DevOps (pinged @david)
Technical Spec
Creates technical documentation for spikes and implementation plans
Best for: Engineers documenting technical decisions
You say:
"Spike findings for payment processor migration, we evaluated Stripe and Adyen, Stripe has better documentation and our team has experience with it, Adyen has lower fees but steeper learning curve, recommendation is to go with Stripe, next steps are to create integration tickets and estimate effort"
Contextli outputs:
## Technical Spike: Payment Processor Migration ### Options Evaluated | Provider | Pros | Cons | |----------|------|------| | Stripe | Better docs, team familiarity | Higher fees | | Adyen | Lower transaction fees | Steeper learning curve | ### Recommendation **Stripe** - Documentation quality and team experience outweigh fee difference. ### Next Steps 1. Create integration epic with sub-tasks 2. Estimate effort (suggest: 2 sprints) 3. Schedule kickoff with payments team
How to Use Contextli in Jira
Step-by-step workflows for common Jira tasks.
Report Bugs While Debugging
You're testing a feature and discover a bug. You need to document it immediately before the context fades.
- 1
Open Jira ticket creation
Click Create or use keyboard shortcut in Jira
C - 2
Select Bug Report mode
Switch Contextli to Bug Report mode
- 3
Describe the bug naturally
Speak what you did, what happened, and what should have happened
- 4
Review and submit
Contextli formats into proper sections—review and create ticket
Example Output:
## Steps to Reproduce 1. Login as admin user 2. Navigate to Settings > Billing 3. Click "Update Payment Method" ## Expected Payment form modal opens ## Actual 404 error page displays ## Environment Chrome 120, Production
Write User Stories in Refinement
You're in a backlog refinement session and need to quickly capture user stories with acceptance criteria as the team discusses them.
- 1
Create new Story in Jira
Open ticket creation, select Story type
- 2
Activate User Story mode
Contextli will format as proper user story
- 3
Speak the requirement
Describe who wants what and why, then list acceptance criteria
- 4
Assign and prioritize
Add to sprint, set points, assign owner
Example Output:
As a **billing admin**, I want to **download invoices as PDF**, so that **I can share them with our finance team**. ## Acceptance Criteria - [ ] PDF includes company logo and address - [ ] All line items match invoice view - [ ] Download works for invoices up to 100 pages
Voice to Jira: Real Examples
What you say versus what Contextli produces for Jira.
"Critical bug in checkout, when a user has a saved card and tries to add a new one, the system charges the saved card instead of showing the new card form, this is happening in production right now, only affects users with existing saved payments, we need to fix this ASAP as it's causing wrong charges"
## 🔴 Priority: Critical ## Bug Description Checkout charges saved card instead of showing new card form when user attempts to add new payment method. ## Impact - Affecting production users with saved payment methods - Results in incorrect charges to wrong cards - **Requires immediate attention** ## Steps to Reproduce 1. Login with account that has saved payment method 2. Go to checkout 3. Click "Add new payment method" 4. Observe: System charges saved card instead of showing new card form ## Expected Behavior New payment method form should display, allowing user to enter new card details. ## Affected Users Users with existing saved payment methods
"Finished the search indexing yesterday, it's now running in staging, today I'll monitor performance and fix any issues, might need help from database team if we see slow queries"
**✅ Yesterday** - Completed search indexing implementation - Deployed to staging environment **📋 Today** - Monitor indexing performance in staging - Address any performance issues found **⚠️ Potential Blocker** - May need DBA support if slow query issues arise
Contextli vs Other Jira Voice Solutions
Contextli vs Jira Mobile Voice Input
| Feature | Contextli | Jira Mobile Voice Input |
|---|---|---|
| Bug report structure | ✅ Auto-sections for Steps/Expected/Actual | ❌ Raw text only |
| Acceptance criteria | ✅ Formatted as checkboxes | ❌ Manual formatting |
| Markdown support | ✅ Headers, lists, tables | ⚠️ Basic only |
| Technical terminology | ✅ Sprint, epic, blocker recognized | ⚠️ Often mistranscribed |
| Desktop availability | ✅ macOS app | ❌ Mobile only |
Jira's mobile voice input provides basic transcription. Contextli understands Jira workflows and formats tickets with proper structure and markdown.
Contextli vs Generic Dictation (macOS/Windows)
| Feature | Contextli | Generic Dictation (macOS/Windows) |
|---|---|---|
| Jira-aware formatting | ✅ Knows ticket structure | ❌ No context awareness |
| Bug report template | ✅ Built-in mode | ❌ Manual every time |
| Acceptance criteria lists | ✅ Auto checkbox format | ❌ Plain text |
| Technical accuracy | ✅ Trained on dev terminology | ⚠️ Consumer-focused |
System dictation requires manual formatting for every ticket. Contextli's Jira modes produce ready-to-submit tickets.
Why Use Contextli for Jira?
Raw voice transcription in Jira means spending time reformatting into proper sections. Contextli's Bug Report mode automatically structures your spoken description into "Steps to Reproduce," "Expected Behavior," "Actual Behavior," and "Environment"—the exact format your team expects. Speak the issue; get a properly formatted ticket.
Jira + Contextli: Common Questions
Can Contextli create Jira tickets directly via API?
Contextli works by inserting formatted text into any app where you can type—including Jira's web interface and desktop apps. It doesn't create tickets via API directly. This means you keep full control: review the formatted text, make any tweaks, then submit as normal.
Does Contextli work with Jira Service Management?
Yes, Contextli works anywhere you can type in Jira, including Service Management. The Bug Report mode is especially useful for support agents documenting customer-reported issues with proper reproduction steps.
How do I handle custom fields in my Jira instance?
Contextli focuses on the description field where most content goes. For custom fields (priority, components, labels), fill those in after Contextli inserts the formatted description. Pro tip: Mention field values in your dictation ("priority high, component checkout") and Contextli will include them in the text for easy copy-paste.
Can I create my own Jira ticket templates?
Absolutely. Create a custom mode in Contextli with your team's specific template structure. For example, if your bug reports require a "Business Impact" section, configure a mode that includes it. Your templates, your structure.
Does Contextli work with Jira Cloud and Jira Data Center?
Yes, Contextli works with both Jira Cloud and Jira Data Center (self-hosted). Since Contextli inserts text into your browser or app rather than connecting via API, it works regardless of your Jira deployment type.
Jira Integration Details
descriptionSupported Formats
- checkJira markdown
- checkHeaders (h1-h6)
- checkBullet and numbered lists
- checkTables
- checkCheckbox lists
- checkCode blocks
- checkMentions (@user)
lightbulbPro Tips
- Create separate modes for Bug, Story, and Spike—each with your team's template
- Include severity keywords ("critical", "blocker") in your dictation for emphasis
- For complex bugs, dictate while screen sharing so you can describe what you're seeing
infoGood to Know
- arrow_rightCannot set dropdown fields (priority, assignee) automatically—text only
- arrow_rightCustom fields require manual entry after inserting description
- arrow_rightJQL queries should be typed rather than dictated for accuracy
devicesPlatform Support
Works in Jira Cloud (browser), Jira desktop apps, and Jira Data Center.
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