1. A method for automating tasks by a processor in a computing environment, comprising: if an instant task is not found in one of list of included tasks and a list of excluded tasks, performing: comparing the instant task with previous instances of the task, if any, analyzing the instant task, including at least part of an input/output (I/O) sequence for the instant task to determine if the instant task is similar to an existing task, and considering the instant task as a possible candidate for automation; wherein if the instant task is determined to be an automation candidate, the instant task is added to the list of included tasks, otherwise the instant task is added to the list of excluded tasks; and in conjunction with the comparing, analyzing, and considering, weighing at least one additional event to be added to the instant task as a sequence of automated tasks; and prompting a user to confirm of at least one of the instant task and the sequence as the automation candidate.