Saving and reusing adjustment layers

Hi, I feel like what I'm trying to do should be easy, but I can't figure it out.
I have a set of files that I'd like to apply the same set of adjustment layers to.  I opened one of the images, created the adjustment layers, and tweaked the settings until I was happy.  Now I'd like to create an action that would apply this set of layers to multiple files in batch mode.  I understand that if I were to record my adjustment layer creation, I could replay this, but I didn't record - I have a set of layers (I even saved them to a separate file) but no way to retrace my steps.  I could do all this by hand by duplicating my adjustment layer group to files that I open, but I can't find a way to automate this.  Any help?
Thanks,
Vladimir

If I correctly understand your question, then my naswer is yes - you can reuse adjustment layers.  Say you have a  psd file which contains a layer with your image and several adjustment layers on top.  To  apply those same adjustment layers to other images convert the image layer to a smart object and save the file as your primary image file.  I expect the following simple sequence, which is actionable, can be put in a batch process though I've never done it as I can  manually click through images  as fast as I can hit the keys.
The  main features of the action are  to open the primary file and right click on the smart object. From the drop down list choose Replace Contents. This brings up a Place window from which you select ( double click)  the next image and that image appears in Photoshop's main window with all adjustments applied. Click on save  and repeat the process for the next  image.
It is rare that I need the same adjustment layers to be applied to many images- it seems that often times each image requires slightly different adjustment settings. The above process, however,  works for other operations as well, say filters (smart)  or Calculations which I may apply to multiple images.
Paulo

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