Comms tasks with Codex

The author used OpenAI's Codex to build a PR coverage dashboard, sort a messy work folder, and filter a recipe site for picky kids.

Resultrc_KM97CXBK

Codex sorted 240 dinner recipes down to 62 family-fit picks, rated them, and produced an index, a spreadsheet, and a Google Drive folder.

NumbersBlog · Jun 23 · Last checked Oct 13, 2026

Overview

How it was set up

Codex desktop app with a ChatGPT login, GPT-5.5 model, access to local files, and a Google Drive connection.

Worth knowing

The author says they are early in learning the tool and that its work should not run without supervision.

A prompt to start from

Visit [recipe website] and pull only the dinner recipes. Filter for ones that suit [picky eaters]. Group and rate them as Best Bets, Solid Weeknight Options, and Maybe with Modifications. Build an index, a sortable spreadsheet, and a Google Drive folder.

Written by Agentic Feats from the source. Not the author's exact prompt.

Sources 1

Originalyoubetabelieveit.substack.com/p/oh-holy-codex-the-ai-coworker-has

History

Source published: 2026-06-23
Added to Agentic Feats: 2026-10-13
Pick: No
Markdown copy: /c/comms-tasks-with-codex.md

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