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Ep 805: Codex Record and Replay: How to Teach an Agent Once Your Most Time-Consuming Workflows

Shownote

Ever wish your agent would just watch you work and copy you? Oh wait, that's exactly what OpenAI released.  The new 'Record and Replay' feature in Codex allows you to simply record anything you do and turn it into a repeatable workflow for your agents. ...

Highlights

This episode explores OpenAI's new Codex Record and Replay feature, which allows users to automate workflows by simply demonstrating tasks on their Mac. The host, Jordan Wilson, provides a live demonstration, showing how to create reusable, editable skill files from recorded screen actions, shifting the focus from traditional prompting to direct demonstration.
00:00
Demonstration replaces prompting for AI agents
07:25
Currently only records screen actions.
08:56
Small multi-step tasks often go undone due to a busy schedule.
10:03
Record and Replay automates daily workflows.
15:47
Record and Replay automates the entire workflow.
18:31
Codex can ingest and understand video, a first for OpenAI
22:03
Record and Replay creates reusable skill files.
25:00
Simplest way to build automation skills
26:20
Skills and plugins are the new measure of AI value

Chapters

OpenAI's record and replay feature
00:00
Preparing for screen sharing
04:41
Managing Small Tasks Efficiently
08:56
Automating top story analysis
10:03
Debating AI business strategies
15:43
Codec's video ingest feature
18:29
Practicing low stakes automation
22:01
Using skills and plugins efficiently
24:57
Using Chattopty for workflow automation
26:19

Transcript

Jordan Wilson: This is the Everyday AI Show, the everyday podcast where we simplify AI and bring its power to your fingertips. Listen daily for practical advice to boost your career, business, and everyday life. As smart as today's AI systems are, do you e...