Ep 781: OpenAI’s Codex For Beginners Pt 2: Advanced Agentic Strategies broken down for Newbies
Ep 781: OpenAI’s Codex For Beginners Pt 2: Advanced Agentic Strategies broken down for Newbies
Ep 781: OpenAI’s Codex For Beginners Pt 2: Advanced Agentic Strategies broken down for Newbies
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Every wish on your AI wish list? 🧞♂️
It's already here in OpenAI's Codex.
While the masses are months behind just now discovering Claude Cowork, there's a
new wave taking over in Codex.
Bad part? It has the word 'code' in the name, so most people assume they're not
technical enough.
Good news? If you can use ChatGPT, you can use Codex. (It's pretty much the same
thing.)
We already broke down the Codex basics in Part 1 of our AI at Work on Wednesday
series, so we're doubling down on the Codex classroom in part 2.
We'll tackle Skills, Plugins, Computer Use, Remote Control and more.
But the big takeaway? Codex can probably already do most of the work you do in
front of a computer. We'll show you how.
OpenAI’s Codex For Beginners Pt 2: Advanced Agentic Strategies broken down for
Newbies -- An Everyday AI Chat wit Jordan Wilson
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Topics Covered in This Episode:
1. OpenAI Codex Desktop Overview & Benefits
2. Advanced Codex Agentic Strategies Explained
3. Codex vs Claude vs Gemini: Feature Breakdown
4. Unified Memory & Project Management in Codex
5. Codex Plugins, Skills, and App Integrations
6. Scheduled Automation in OpenAI Codex
7. Computer Use and Remote Desktop Control
8. ChatGPT Mobile App as Codex Controller
9. Automated Podcast Guest Research Workflow
10. Real-Time Chain-of-Thought & Task Management
Timestamps:
00:00 The holy grail of AI
04:15 Introducing everyday AI host Jordan Wilson
08:37 Automating tedious tasks with codex
11:46 Managing guest information tools
13:35 Setting up guest interviews
17:21 Monitoring AI with Codex
21:17 Demo of software's memory limitations
22:23 Why I use ChatGPT online
28:16 Explaining Gmail permissions
28:45 Understanding Gmail app permissions
33:55 Comparing Claude and Codex AI
35:45 Using computer use software issues
40:03 Using Chat GPT as a remote control
43:55 Organizing digital files and projects
47:51 Testing web browsing features
48:51 Balancing focus with busy schedule
51:55 Sharing experience with codecs app
Keywords:
OpenAI Codex, Codex for beginners, AI agentic strategies, Codex desktop app,
Advanced Codex features, Codex automations, Skills in Codex, Plugins in Codex,
Computer use with Codex, Remote control AI, Scheduled automation, Plugin
integration, Google Calendar automation, Gmail integration, Google Drive with
AI, Spotify analytics automation, StreamYard integration, Google Slides AI,
Canva presentations, Build with apps skill, Custom AI workflows, AI-powered
research, GPT-5.5, Model comparison Claude vs Codex, Gemini desktop app, AI
operating layer, Workflow automation, Project triage AI, Reading chain of
thought, AI tasks scheduling, Multi-platform AI agents, ChatGPT desktop, Mobile
app AI control, Unified AI platform, AI memory features, Deep research
automation, Custom instructions AI, Recurring automations, Desktop productivity
AI, Bidirectional plugin actions, Task templates, AI project folder structure,
AI agent orchestration
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Highlights
Highlights
This podcast episode dives into advanced strategies for using OpenAI's Codex, positioning it as a powerful AI agent that can automate complex, multi-step workflows. The host demonstrates how Codex goes beyond a simple chatbot to function as an operating layer for repeatable tasks, using features like plugins, skills, and scheduled automations to save significant time and effort.
Chapters
Chapters
The holy grail of AI
00:00Introducing everyday AI host Jordan Wilson
04:15Automating tedious tasks with codex
08:37Managing guest information tools
11:46Setting up guest interviews
13:35Monitoring AI with Codex
17:21Demo of software's memory limitations
21:17Why I use ChatGPT online
22:23Explaining Gmail permissions
28:16Understanding Gmail app permissions
28:45Comparing Claude and Codex AI
33:55Using computer use software issues
35:45Using Chat GPT as a remote control
40:03Organizing digital files and projects
43:55Testing web browsing features
47:51Balancing focus with busy schedule
48:51Sharing experience with codecs app
51:55Transcript
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. It seems like the holy grail of AI that the ...

