Codex Automations: More Than Cron Jobs, Dynamic Agents for Variable Workflows
gabrielchua · x · 2026-08-26
The author initially dismissed Codex automations as mere cron jobs for prompts but found them invaluable for recurring tasks with variable steps. The post outlines a mental model for deciding when to use a script versus letting agents like ChatGPT Work or Codex determine the workflow dynamically.
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