Automator "Watch Me Do" function does not work in app
Watch Me Do and Accessibility

Since macOS 10.9, you need to add your Automator application to your Mac's accessibility list. To add your Automator workflow, go to:


System Preferences →
Security &amp; Privacy → 
Accessibility


…and drag the Automator app you are trying to use into the list.

This is needed because Watch Me Do uses macOS's accessibility features to simulate user interactions. Accessibility is powerful and Apple require applications be explicitly listed before they are granted this additional control over your computer.