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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/

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