Who this is for
Indie game developers building in public who want their week of work turned into a devlog without staring at a blank page.
The moment this saves you
I finally got the inventory system working after fighting the physics for two days, I redid the title screen, and I know I should post a devlog but staring at a blank box on a Friday means it never happens.
See it work
Messy spoken thought in. A clean, structured artifact out.
This week I finally got the inventory system working, ripped out the old one it was a mess, added the new dash with the afterimage, fought with the physics for two days, oh and I redid the title screen, next week is the boss fight I've been avoiding.
Devlog draft
Shipped this week
- New inventory system (ripped out the old messy one)
- New dash with afterimage effect
- Redesigned title screen
The story this week Two days lost wrestling the physics, but the dash finally feels right and the inventory rewrite was worth it.
GIF-worthy moment
- The new dash + afterimage in motion
Next up
- The boss fight I've been avoiding
Ask for the community
- What should I show off first, the dash or the new title screen?
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.
Pull it into Claude or ChatGPT
Bring your contexts straight into your AI tools with the Contextli MCP.
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 what I built this week on my game. Turn it into a devlog draft. Output sections for: Shipped this week (a bulleted list of what got done), The story this week (a short paragraph on the struggle or highlight), GIF-worthy moment (what would make a good clip), Next up, and an Ask for the community. Use only what I actually said, never invent a feature, a struggle, or a milestone I did not mention. Keep my voice casual and honest. Output only the draft, 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 game developers ask about Devlog Entry
What is the best way to capture content ideas before they disappear?
Speak the idea the moment it arrives. The Devlog Entry context accepts a spoken stream-of-consciousness description of your content idea and structures it into a content brief with the angle, audience, and key points. The whole capture takes under 60 seconds, short enough to do before the idea fades.
How do I turn a raw idea into a usable content brief quickly?
Speak the idea in plain language: what the content is about, who it is for, what angle you want, and what you want the reader to do. The Devlog Entry context structures your words into a content brief covering the key fields. You go from raw idea to usable output in under two minutes.
How do content creators capture ideas when they are away from their desk?
The best ideas often arrive during commutes, workouts, or conversations. With the Devlog Entry context in Contextli, you can speak the idea anywhere and a content brief is waiting when you return. The capture habit replaces the "I'll remember that" habit that never works.
What should a content content brief include?
A strong content brief covers the topic and working title, the target audience, the main angle, three to five key points to cover, the call to action, and any keyword focus. The Devlog Entry context structures your spoken idea into these fields so you have a working draft ready to hand to a writer or use yourself.
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.