Automating Recurring Work with Variable Steps Using Agents
iamrobotbear · x · 2026-08-27
The author shares experience using Codex automations for recurring work, noting it goes beyond simple cron jobs for prompts. When a job repeats but the exact steps or scenarios vary, Agents can dynamically adjust execution paths based on context and checks needed for each request. The article summarizes lessons learned and mental models for when to let agents like ChatGPT Work or Codex figure out the steps.
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