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3 Steps to Automate Your Mac from Phone

Introduction

Codex is OpenAI’s powerful coding and automation app that goes beyond chat. With its new ChatGPT mobile integration, you can now trigger tasks on your Mac straight from your phone. No more manual scripts.

Here’s what Codex can do:

  • Build full apps automatically
  • Write documents and reports
  • Research topics intelligently
  • Execute tasks on your computer autonomously

Setup Steps

Follow these instructions exactly to pair your devices:

1. Update both the Codex Mac app and the ChatGPT mobile app to the latest versions.
2. Open the Codex app on your Mac and navigate to the new “Codex mobile” section to display a QR code.
3. Scan the QR code with your phone. Once paired, you can send tasks from your phone and Codex will run them on your Mac in the background.
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Note

This feature currently works on macOS only. It’s available on all ChatGPT plans, including Free.

Final Thoughts

In just three steps, you’ve linked mobile ChatGPT commands to Mac automation. Start sending tasks on the go and boost your workflow.

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