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 at least one of: comparing the instant task with previous instances of the task, if any, analyzing the instant task, including 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.