In detail
- Record & Replay is available in Codex for macOS.
- Users walk the agent through a workflow once (e.g., uploading a YouTube video with metadata, thumbnail, subtitles); Codex converts that recording into a repeatable skill.
- Version 26.616 also adds bulk actions for the automations history and handoff of threads between local and remote hosts.
- Feature is not yet available in the EU, UK, or Switzerland; Computer Use must be enabled; Computer Use has been available in the EU since June 16.
Why it matters
Being able to record a desktop workflow once and have an AI repeat it can cut labor and reduce errors for repetitive office tasks; for SMEs this can automate routine uploads and admin work, but regional availability and data/access settings matter.
For you Identify repetitive desktop processes (media uploads, report prep) and plan a pilot for Codex Record & Replay when it becomes available in your region; review permissions and data flows before enabling Computer Use.