Who this is for
Anyone who only remembers their errands once they're home, and wants them captured and grouped so one trip covers them all.
The moment this saves you
I remember I need to return the package, mail the letter, and pick up a prescription only when I'm already home in pajamas, never when I'm actually out and could do all three.
See it work
Messy spoken thought in. A clean, structured artifact out.
Errands I keep forgetting. I need to return that package to the post office, and while I'm there mail the birthday card. Pick up my prescription from the pharmacy, that's near the grocery store. Drop off the dry cleaning. I need to get cash from the ATM at some point. Return the library books, they're overdue actually. And buy a new phone charger, the electronics store is at the mall. The prescription's the most important, I'm almost out.
Errands, June 5, 2026
Post office
- ☐ Return the package
- ☐ Mail the birthday card
Pharmacy / grocery area
- ☐ Pick up prescription (urgent, almost out)
Around town
- ☐ Drop off dry cleaning
- ☐ Get cash from the ATM
- ☐ Return library books (overdue)
Mall
- ☐ Buy a new phone charger
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 rattle off errands I need to run. Turn them into a dated errand list grouped under bold location/category headings (Post office, Pharmacy, Bank, Mall, Around town, etc.) based on where each happens, using markdown checkboxes. Group errands that happen at the same place together. Flag anything I call urgent. Don't invent errands. Output only the list.
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 homeowners ask about Errand Capture
How do I capture a list of errands by voice so it is actually organized?
Open Contextli, select the Errand Capture context, and speak your items in any order. The context groups related items, identifies priorities, and produces a task list you can paste into Slack, Notion, or email. You do not need to sort while speaking; say what comes to mind and let the context handle the structure.
What is the best way to capture tasks and ideas that come up during the day?
The habit that works is immediate capture with zero friction. The Errand Capture context lets you speak a list of errands in 10 to 20 seconds and produces a task list. You paste it into Slack, Notion, or email at the next natural pause. Because capturing is fast, you actually do it instead of telling yourself you will remember.
Can I build a list of errands by voice while doing other things?
Yes. With the Errand Capture context in Contextli, you can speak a list of errands while cooking, commuting, or doing anything else hands-free. The context formats your spoken list into a task list that is ready when you need it.
How do I avoid losing the things I mean to get to?
Capture them the second they surface. The Errand Capture context turns a quick spoken note into a task list in seconds, so nothing lives only in your head. You review and act on it later from Slack, Notion, or email, instead of trusting yourself to remember.
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.