Batch-enter design prompts into an image generator: Operator vs Project Mariner
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What went wrong: Operator worked once the user logged in; Project Mariner could not get past the captcha.
Outcome
For an Etsy design shop, Operator entered a ChatGPT-made list of prompts into Ideogram to generate draft designs after the user logged in; Project Mariner couldn't get past Ideogram's captcha even with the user in control.
Agent
OpenAI Operator, Project Mariner
Prompt Improved prompt
Improved prompt: strengthened by us to avoid the problem in the source. Not tested by the poster. It doesn't change what happened in the source.
Not sure how to start? Tell me what you're trying to get done and I'll help you turn it into a clear request. Goal: Enter my list of design prompts into my image generator one by one to create draft designs. Quick check first: Which image tool, and how many prompts are on the list? What I need from you: - Your list of prompts - Your image generator account (you'll log in yourself) Rules: - Enter each prompt exactly as written and start a generation. - Keep a numbered log of which prompts are done. - If a page asks for a login or captcha, pause and let me handle it. If you still can't continue after I've solved it, stop and tell me rather than retrying. - Don't buy credits or change account settings. Output: Draft designs for each prompt, plus the numbered log showing any that failed. If any of this is unclear, tell me what you have and I'll help fill the gaps. You'll know it worked when: every prompt on your list has a draft design, or a clear note about why it didn't.
What the poster tried (recreated by us)
The source didn't publish its exact prompt; this is our reconstruction of what was asked.
Not sure how to start? Tell me what you're trying to get done and I'll help you turn it into a clear request. Goal: Enter my list of design prompts into my image generator one by one to create draft designs. Quick check first: Which image tool, and how many prompts are on the list? What I need from you: - Your list of prompts - Your image generator account (you'll log in yourself) Rules: - Enter each prompt exactly as written and start a generation. - Keep track of which prompts are done. - If a page asks for a login or captcha, pause and let me handle it. - Don't buy credits or change account settings. Output: Draft designs for each prompt, plus a list of any that failed. If any of this is unclear, tell me what you have and I'll help fill the gaps. You'll know it worked when: every prompt on your list has a draft design waiting for review.
Source
https://x.com/CodyThieling/status/1927128568045183167
By Cody Thieling (@CodyThieling) · Published May 26, 2025 · Added Oct 16, 2026 · Last verified Oct 16, 2026
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