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Want To Create Skills in ChatGPT? Use This Workaround (Codex Guide)
In this guide, you will learn how to get repeatable "skill"-style workflows to work with your ChatGPT subscription.
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Codex
Updated
Mar 30, 2026
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The Rundown
In this guide, you will learn how to get repeatable "skill"-style workflows to work with your ChatGPT subscription. The workaround is to use the Codex desktop app as a skills playground, create a reusable skill there, and then run it on demand for the same kind of output every time.
Who This Is Useful For
- ChatGPT users who want to build repeatable workflows without using custom GPTs
- Anyone with a ChatGPT Plus or higher plan
- Anyone curious about Codex but intimidated by coding and looking for a practical first use case
What You Will Build
A “Skills Playground”...