One embodiment of the present invention provides a system for creating a custom workflow which facilitates performing repetitive processes by aggregating application-screens. During operation, the system receives a request from a client to open an application-screen for an application. In response to the request, the system opens the application-screen. Next, the system receives a request to add the application-screen to a custom workflow. In response to the request, the system adds the application-screen to the custom workflow.