Automate Complex Workflows via Codex Record & Replay
Convert manual screen actions into automated, reusable AI skills instantly.
Use the 'Record & Replay' feature in the Codex macOS app to record a manual workflow once and transform it into an automated skill that others can trigger.
The Scenario
You have a repetitive weekly task, such as generating a specific report from an internal dashboard and uploading it to a shared folder, that you want to automate for yourself and your team.
Before & after
Users would have to manually document steps in a Wiki or Loom video, requiring coworkers to watch and replicate the process every time. This usually takes 30–60 minutes.
Select Record & Replay in the Codex macOS app to record your clicks and keystrokes once; ChatGPT will then convert this into a reusable logic flow. This takes about 2–3 minutes to set up.
The Prompt
I want to create a reusable skill using Record & Replay. I am about to demonstrate [DESCRIBE_WORKFLOW_NAME]. Please record my screen actions and turn this into a stable, repeatable automation for future use.
This feature is part of the Codex app for macOS and requires 'Computer Use' to be enabled. It is ideal for processes like data entry into legacy systems or complex UI navigations.
Source
ChatGPT Business - Release Notes | OpenAI Help Center"demonstrate a workflow once and turn it into a reusable skill... Capture stable, repeatable workflows that are easier to show than describe."