What an action gives you
Reusable prompts
Run the same workflow without rewriting instructions each time.
Model choice
Assign the best model for each task.
Tool control
Enable only the tools needed for safer, faster runs.
Create your first action
1
Open My Actions
Press ⌘⇧E, or open Tools & Actions (⌘⇧T) and select My Actions.
2
Create or duplicate
Describe a new action in the editor chat, click + in the toolbar, or duplicate a built-in action before customizing it.
3
Set clear instructions
Define one concrete outcome, such as weekly summary, release notes, or inbox triage — in chat or in the action document.
4
Save and run
Test with one real input and refine wording if needed.
Built-in actions are read-only. Duplicate them to customize behavior.
Pick a model and tools per action
Use the Model and Tools sections in the action document, inline row controls in My Actions, or the editor chat to assign a model and tool access.- Choose local models for sensitive tasks.
- Choose faster models for automation-heavy tasks.
- Start with minimal tools, then add only what your workflow needs.