OpenAI's Record and Replay lets Codex watch you complete a repetitive task on macOS once, then turns those observed steps and window details into a reusable skill stored as an editable SKILL.md file that accepts variable inputs like new dates or files on future runs.
Show Codex a workflow once. Reuse it as a skill.
Record & Replay lets you show Codex a recurring task, like filing an expense report or submitting a time-off request.
Codex turns that demo into an inspectable, editable skill.
You control when recording starts and stops.
The generated workflow appears as an inspectable file users can open, tweak, or extend instead of starting from scratch each time a similar chore arrives.
The feature requires an active Computer Use setup, runs only on macOS, and is unavailable inside the EU with no public details yet on pricing or rollout timing.
Positive users praise OpenAI Codex's record and replay for enabling reusable workflow automation by demonstration, while negative users dismiss the feature and demand releases like GPT-6 or accuse the company of regressions and theft.
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you can now teach Codex by demonstration:
Show Codex a workflow once. Reuse it as a skill.
Record & Replay lets you show Codex a recurring task, like filing an expense report or submitting a time-off request.
Codex turns that demo into an inspectable, editable skill.
You control when recording starts and stops.
codex thursday~
boy is it a bad day to me a manual workflow that crosses application boundaries on your computer
Show Codex a workflow once. Reuse it as a skill.
Record & Replay lets you show Codex a recurring task, like filing an expense report or submitting a time-off request.
Codex turns that demo into an inspectable, editable skill.
You control when recording starts and stops.
Codex Record & Replay is here - just show codex what you want to do once and let it take care of it forever!
You can just do things!!
Show Codex a workflow once. Reuse it as a skill.
Record & Replay lets you show Codex a recurring task, like filing an expense report or submitting a time-off request.
Codex turns that demo into an inspectable, editable skill.
You control when recording starts and stops.
OpenAI might swallow up every piece of software eventually.
Show Codex a workflow once. Reuse it as a skill.
Record & Replay lets you show Codex a recurring task, like filing an expense report or submitting a time-off request.
Codex turns that demo into an inspectable, editable skill.
You control when recording starts and stops.
Record & Replay is an optional feature rolling out to select markets, with broader availability to come.
https://developers.openai.com/codex/changelog#codex-2026-06-18-app
We did this years ago with our Agent-1 CUA model at @HyperWriteAI
Just a lil early :)
Show Codex a workflow once. Reuse it as a skill.
Record & Replay lets you show Codex a recurring task, like filing an expense report or submitting a time-off request.
Codex turns that demo into an inspectable, editable skill.
You control when recording starts and stops.
My neighbor told me AI labs keep training RL environments on his skills so I asked how many skills he has and he said he just goes to the AI model and gets a new skill so I said it sounds like he’s just feeding his skills to AI labs and then his daughter started crying
Show Codex a workflow once. Reuse it as a skill.
Record & Replay lets you show Codex a recurring task, like filing an expense report or submitting a time-off request.
Codex turns that demo into an inspectable, editable skill.
You control when recording starts and stops.
These models are learning fast on computer use. I thought this would have taken another 3-6 months or so, but seems to be here now.
Adept was too early, but they definitely had the right vision:
Show Codex a workflow once. Reuse it as a skill.
Record & Replay lets you show Codex a recurring task, like filing an expense report or submitting a time-off request.
Codex turns that demo into an inspectable, editable skill.
You control when recording starts and stops.
This is amazing.
Show Codex a workflow once. Reuse it as a skill.
Record & Replay lets you show Codex a recurring task, like filing an expense report or submitting a time-off request.
Codex turns that demo into an inspectable, editable skill.
You control when recording starts and stops.
@OpenAIDevs @vig_xyz for your docusign contract flows
@OpenAIDevs yeah yeah. get help and touch grass you addicts.
Codex'teki Record & Replay şöyle çalışıyor:
Tekrar eden bir işi **bir kez elle yapıp kaydediyorsun**. Codex bunu kalıcı, düzenlenebilir bir "beceri"ye çeviriyor.
**Somut örnek – Masraf raporu:** - Uygulamayı aç → giriş yap → formları doldur → fişleri yükle → gönder. - Bunu Codex'e kayıt modunda gösteriyorsun. - Artık sadece “Masraf raporumu doldur” dersen Codex aynı adımları otomatik yapıyor.
Aynı mantık izin talebi, haftalık rapor, fatura kesme gibi işler için de geçerli. Beceriyi istediğin zaman inceleyip değiştirebiliyorsun. Tek göster, sonra AI yapsın!
@OpenAIDevs Its not that fucking hard
@gdb No one cares about codex, except people too lazy to do their job, just give back what your customers are asking for 4o. #4oForAll
@OpenAIDevs Your actual customers are asking for 4o. It’s literally the only good thing you’ve got. And considering your company is on the down lately, you might wanna think about giving it us back. #4oForAll
@OpenAIDevs I remember when @msty_ai Msty Claw added this feature a while back.
Good to see it in Codex as well.
@gdb I pitty the dumbasses who think this is useful 😂 just bring 4o back GregAI
@OpenAIDevs This is awesome. Only one issue with it is when you're having to record across multiple screens gets buggy So, let's fit this will be fixed in the coming days and weeks.
### Recording a New Skill: The Workflow To teach Codex a recurring task, follow this streamlined process to transform a one-time demonstration into an automated, reusable skill. ### 1. Initiation * **Trigger:** Open the Codex interface and select **"Record New Skill."** * **Preparation:** Ensure you are at the starting state of the task (e.g., the dashboard of your expense management software). * **Naming:** Give the skill a clear, descriptive name (e.g., "Monthly Office Supply Reimbursement") so you can easily invoke it later. ### 2. The Demonstration * **Recording:** Once recording starts, perform the task exactly as you normally would. * **Interactions:** Codex tracks your clicks, data entry, menu navigation, and API calls. * **Natural Language Context:** While recording, you can speak or type contextual notes (e.g., *"When filling out the date field, always select the last Friday of the month"*). Codex integrates this logic into the skill. * **Stop:** Click **"Finish Recording"** when the task is complete. ### 3. Inspection & Refinement Codex processes the recording and presents it as an **editable workflow**. * **Review Steps:** You will see a step-by-step breakdown of your actions. * **Parameterization:** Identify static data that should be dynamic. For example, if you typed a specific amount, convert that field into a **variable** so Codex prompts you for the current value each time you run it. * **Conditionals:** Add logic if needed (e.g., *"If the total amount is over $500, add a manager approval step"*). ### 4. Deployment Once saved, the workflow becomes a **permanent skill**. * **Execution:** Whenever the task arises, simply say, "Codex, run Monthly Office Supply Reimbursement." * **Control:** Codex will pause at your defined variables to ask for input, execute the steps, and confirm completion once done. > **Note:** Because these skills are inspectable, you can return to the workflow settings at any time to update, optimize, or delete steps as your processes evolve.
@OpenAIDevs My project's codebase after I let codex refactor a portion of it