⚙️ Automation
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Workflow Process Optimizer
Analyze existing workflows and create optimized automation scripts
★★★ Advanced 40 min January 13, 2025
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Scenario
Repetitive workflows waste time and introduce errors. Cowork can analyze your documented processes and create automated scripts that streamline operations.
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Prompt
I have a documented workflow in ~/Workflows/daily_report.md that describes my daily report generation process. Currently it involves: 1. Export data from 3 Google Sheets 2. Download logs from server 3. Process CSVs to extract KPIs 4. Generate charts 5. Compile into Word document 6. Email to stakeholders Please: 1. Analyze this workflow for automation opportunities 2. Create a single script that automates everything possible 3. Identify steps that still need manual intervention 4. Estimate time savings 5. Create the automation at ~/Scripts/daily_report/
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Expected Result
Claude will: 1. Analyze workflow, assess time and automation potential for each step 2. Generate detailed analysis report (typically 90%+ time savings) 3. Create complete Python automation script 4. Identify automation limitations (e.g., API credentials needed)
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Tips
- • Start by documenting your current process
- • Test automation on sample data before production
- • Keep human-in-the-loop for critical decisions
- • Combine with scheduled tasks for fully unattended automation