{"version":1,"type":"story","url":"https://digestai.news/story/openai-codex-adds-slash-goals-to-automate-multi-step-tasks","json":"https://digestai.news/story/openai-codex-adds-slash-goals-to-automate-multi-step-tasks.json","markdown":"https://digestai.news/story/openai-codex-adds-slash-goals-to-automate-multi-step-tasks.md","slug":"openai-codex-adds-slash-goals-to-automate-multi-step-tasks","headline":"OpenAI Codex adds slash goals to automate multi-step tasks","summary":"OpenAI’s Codex system lets users automate complex workflows without coding. According to Nate Herk, its core features include **slash goals**, which direct Codex to execute multi-step tasks autonomously. Users can structure work into projects, set rules via **Agents.md**, and adjust effort levels to balance quality and resource use.\n\nCodex integrates with external tools like Gmail, Canva, and Google Drive, supports voice commands, and allows scheduled tasks. It also offers **sub-agents** for parallel processing and **work trees** for experimentation. The system balances automation with customization, letting users control permissions, model selection, and task delegation. While designed for non-technical users, its flexibility makes it useful for both personal and professional workflows.","keyPoints":["Slash goals automate multi-step tasks by setting goal-oriented prompts for Codex","Projects use hierarchical folders, Agents.md files, and sub-agents for structured workflows","Voice commands, scheduled tasks, and external tool integrations expand automation capabilities"],"whyItMatters":"Codex’s slash goals and agent-based automation reduce manual effort for repetitive tasks, appealing to non-technical users and small teams. Its integration with tools like Gmail and Canva lowers barriers for automation in everyday workflows.","category":{"slug":"agents","name":"Agents & Tools","url":"https://digestai.news/category/agents"},"entities":{"companies":["OpenAI"],"models":["Codex"],"people":["Nate Herk"]},"firstPublishedAt":"2026-10-13T13:47:00Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-13T13:47:00Z","sourceCount":1,"hasPrimarySource":false,"sources":[{"outlet":"geeky-gadgets.com","title":"OpenAI Codex Beginners Guide: Use Slash Goals to Automate Multi-Step Tasks","url":"https://geeky-gadgets.com/beginners-guide-codex-ai","publishedAt":"2026-10-13T13:47:00Z","type":"press","primary":false,"lead":true}],"sourceNotes":null,"discussions":[],"thread":null,"cite":{"text":"Digest AI, \"OpenAI Codex adds slash goals to automate multi-step tasks\", 13 October 2026, https://digestai.news/story/openai-codex-adds-slash-goals-to-automate-multi-step-tasks","publisher":"Digest AI","title":"OpenAI Codex adds slash goals to automate multi-step tasks","datePublished":"2026-10-13T13:47:00Z","url":"https://digestai.news/story/openai-codex-adds-slash-goals-to-automate-multi-step-tasks"},"generatedBy":"Written by Digest AI's editorial model from the linked sources; the sources are the record.","license":"Headlines, digests and key points are written by Digest AI and may be quoted with a link to the story page. Linked articles belong to their publishers. Terms: https://digestai.news/terms#reuse"}