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Workflow Guide

Build Voice-First
Into Your Workflow

Learn how to integrate Contextli into your daily routine. Transform how you write emails, capture ideas, and manage projects with voice-first processes.

Getting Started

Set up Contextli in minutes and start using voice-first workflows today.

1

Install & Setup

Download Contextli for your platform (Mac, Windows, or Linux) and complete the quick setup wizard. Connect your microphone and choose your preferred hotkey.

2

Create Your First Mode

Start with a preset mode like Email or Slack. These come pre-configured with context-aware formatting. You can customize them later or create custom modes.

3

Start Dictating

Press your hotkey, speak naturally, then press again to stop. Contextli transforms your voice into formatted text and pastes it into the active application.

Common Voice-First Workflows

Real-world examples of how to use Contextli in your daily work.

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Morning Email Routine

Start your day by processing emails with voice instead of typing:

  1. Open your email client (Gmail, Outlook, etc.)
  2. Select Email mode in Contextli
  3. Read an email, then press your hotkey to respond
  4. Speak your response naturally—Contextli adds proper greeting and sign-off
  5. Review and send. Much faster than typing.

Tip: Email mode automatically adds professional greetings, structures your message, and includes appropriate sign-offs based on your stored context.

Professional email with greeting & sign-off

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Capturing Meeting Notes

Document meetings in real-time without breaking eye contact or interrupting flow:

  1. Open Notion, Google Docs, or your note-taking app
  2. Switch to an appropriate mode (or create a Meeting Notes custom mode)
  3. During the meeting, press hotkey when you want to capture a point
  4. Speak action items, decisions, or key points
  5. Contextli formats them into structured notes automatically

Tip: Create a custom "Meeting Notes" mode with prompts to format action items with owners and deadlines.

Structured notes with action items

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Content Creation Workflow

Draft blog posts, articles, or documentation by voice:

  1. Walk, think, or take a break while composing mentally
  2. Open Medium, WordPress, or Google Docs
  3. Switch to Writing mode (or a custom mode for your platform)
  4. Press hotkey and dictate your first draft
  5. Contextli formats with proper headings and structure
  6. Review and refine—editing is faster than writing from scratch

Tip: Capture ideas while walking or commuting. Voice-to-text is perfect for first drafts—you can refine structure and wording later.

Article with headings & structure

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Updating Project Boards

Keep your project management tools updated without breaking your workflow:

  1. Work in Asana, Trello, Jira, or your preferred tool
  2. Create or open a task/issue you want to update
  3. Switch to the appropriate mode (context-aware formatting)
  4. Press hotkey and speak the update or description
  5. Contextli formats it for the platform's structure
  6. Save and move on—no typing needed

Tip: Contextli understands each platform's structure. Jira tickets get proper formatting, Trello cards get concise descriptions, and Asana tasks get structured updates.

Formatted task updates

Best Practices

Tips for getting the most out of voice-first workflows.

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Learn Your Hotkey

Choose a hotkey that's easy to reach but doesn't conflict with other apps. Muscle memory develops quickly—within a week, it'll feel as natural as typing.

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Use the Right Mode

Switch modes based on where you're writing. Email mode for emails, Slack mode for messages, Jira mode for tickets. Context-aware formatting saves editing time.

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Store Context

Add context about your projects, team members, and workflows. Contextli uses this to generate more accurate, relevant output that matches your vocabulary and style.

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Speak Naturally

Don't overthink it—speak naturally as if you were talking to a colleague. Contextli handles formatting, and you can always edit afterwards. Natural speech is faster.

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Edit When Needed

Voice dictation isn't perfect. Expect to edit occasionally, especially for technical terms or names. But the time saved on initial composition makes it worth it.

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Start Small, Build Up

Begin with one workflow (like email responses), then expand to others. Gradual adoption helps build the voice-first habit naturally.

Keyboard Shortcuts & Tips

Speed up your workflow with these shortcuts and techniques.

Mode Switching

Switch between modes quickly using the floating widget or keyboard shortcuts:

  • • Use the floating widget to switch modes visually
  • • Set up mode-specific hotkeys for instant switching
  • • Contextli remembers your last used mode per application

Quick Actions

  • • Press hotkey twice quickly to cancel recording
  • • Use voice commands for punctuation when dictating
  • • Adjust microphone sensitivity in settings for your environment

Ready to Transform Your Workflow?

Start using voice-first processes in your daily work today.