Automate Complex UI Workflows Using Codex Record & Replay
Turn manual desktop actions into automated AI skills instantly.
Use the 'Record & Replay' feature in Codex for macOS to demonstrate a manual workflow once and convert it into a reusable, executable AI skill.
The Scenario
You have a repetitive task involving multiple browser tabs and local apps, like pulling data from a CRM and entering it into a specific legacy Windows application. You want to automate this so you never have to do it manually again.
Before & after
Manually documented SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) require taking screenshots, writing steps, and explaining logic to teammates. This process usually takes 30–60 minutes per workflow.
With Codex "Record & Replay," you perform the task once while the AI records the steps and logic. It converts your actions into a reusable skill you can trigger anytime, taking only the 1–2 minutes required to do the task once.
The Prompt
I am about to perform a [DESCRIBE_WORKFLOW, E.G., MONTHLY EXPENSE RECONCILIATION] using Record & Replay. Recognize these actions and turn them into a reusable skill that uses Computer Use and browser actions to repeat this process automatically in the future.
Part of the Codex app for macOS, this feature targets Business users who need to automate stable, repeatable UI-based workflows.
Source
ChatGPT Business - Release Notes | OpenAI Help Center"demonstrate a workflow once and turn it into a reusable skill. It can help teams capture stable, repeatable workflows."