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OpenAI's Codex can now watch you work once and repeat the task forever

Show once, repeat forever. OpenAI's Codex just shipped Record & Replay—automation without code.

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Why it matters

OpenAI is shipping agent-like automation at the product layer, converting human demonstrations into reusable workflows. This signals a shift from chat-based AI toward autonomous task execution—a critical capability gap for enterprises.

The key facts

5 to know
  1. OpenAI released 'Record & Replay' feature for Codex on macOS

  2. Feature converts single workflow demonstrations into reusable 'skills'

  3. Codex can autonomously repeat learned tasks without user intervention

  4. Feature unavailable in EU, UK, and Switzerland (regulatory constraint)

  5. Published June 20, 2026

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Publisher excerpt: OpenAI has released the "Record & Replay" feature for its Codex app on macOS: users demonstrate a workflow once, Codex converts it into a reusable "skill," and then repeats it on its own. The feature isn't available yet in the EU, the UK, or Switzerland.
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