Who this is for
Stand-up comedians and comedy writers who get premises anywhere and need the angle captured, not just the topic.
The moment this saves you
The premise hits me in line at the airport, the angle is the lie of we're going to start boarding, and if I just note airlines I will stare at that word later with no idea what was funny.
See it work
Messy spoken thought in. A clean, structured artifact out.
Premise, why do airlines say we're gonna start boarding when they mean we're gonna make you stand up for twenty minutes, angle is the lie of it, maybe a tag about zone four being the peasant zone, the gate agent as a fake king.
Bit seed
- Premise: airlines say "we're going to start boarding" but mean "stand up for 20 minutes"
- Angle / POV: the everyday lie of the announcement
- Rough punch: the gate agent as a fake king ruling the boarding line
- Possible tags: zone 4 as "the peasant zone"
- Fits: airport / travel set
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 speak a joke premise. Turn it into a bit seed. Output bullets for: Premise (the core observation), Angle or POV (what makes it funny), Rough punch, Possible tags, and Fits (which set or theme). Keep my phrasing in the premise and punch close to how I said it, use only what I actually said, never invent a punchline, a tag, or an angle I did not mention. If I throw out more than one premise, output one seed per premise. Output only the seed, 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 comedians ask about Joke Premise Note
What is the fastest way for a comedian to capture an idea before forgetting it?
Speak the idea immediately, before you do anything else. The Joke Premise Note context accepts a rambling voice note and structures it into an idea brief with the key components preserved and organized. The whole process takes under 60 seconds, which means you can capture while the idea is still alive.
How do I turn a brain dump into something organized and actionable?
Speak everything you are thinking without filtering or organizing, then let the Joke Premise Note context do the structuring. It groups related items, separates tasks from ideas, and produces an idea brief with categories and priorities. You contribute the raw material; Contextli contributes the organization.
What should I do with ideas I get during a commute or workout?
Speak them into Contextli immediately. Once the Joke Premise Note context is in your app, you can capture hands-free while walking, driving by voice, or working out. The structured idea brief is waiting when you get back to your desk.
Can I dictate ideas instead of writing them down?
Yes. Contextli is built for this. Select the Joke Premise Note context, speak your idea in plain language, and receive an idea brief. The output is plain text you can paste anywhere, and your recording stays on your device.
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.