Manus
Manus is a general AI agent that plans and carries out multi-step work, from research and slides to websites, apps, videos and recurring automations.
About this tool
Manus is an autonomous AI agent. Instead of answering one prompt at a time, it plans a task, works through the steps in its own cloud computer and returns finished output: a research report, a slide deck, a website, a small app or an edited video. You can watch progress, steer it with a plan mode and branch a task into parallel directions that share the same context.
Recent releases have widened what it connects to. Manus 2.0 introduced a new agent harness, scheduled automations and a studio for professional creation, and connectors link it to services such as Canva, Supabase, ElevenLabs and design reference libraries. A Flex option lets teams use their own model API key inside the Manus workspace.
What you can do
Multi-step task execution
Manus breaks a goal into steps, browses and works in a cloud environment, and delivers files, sites or reports rather than a chat reply.
Website and app building
It can build and host websites and small applications, with hosting modes and an auto-publish option to keep a project updated.
Slides and video editing
Manus produces presentation slides, including PowerPoint files, and includes a video editor for turning footage into postable clips.
Connectors and automations
Integrations with tools such as Canva, Supabase and ElevenLabs, plus scheduled automations, extend what a single task can produce.
Who is it for?
- A founder turns a course outline into a hosted landing page and sign-up flow.
- An analyst asks for a researched slide deck on a market and edits the result.
- A creator schedules a recurring task that compiles and formats weekly updates.
Before you choose
An agent that browses, writes files and publishes can make mistakes at each step; review its plan and outputs before anything goes live.
Usage-based costs can grow with long or parallel tasks, so check how credits are consumed and whether Flex with your own key is cheaper.
Frequently asked questions
How is Manus different from a chatbot?
Manus acts as an agent: it plans and executes a series of steps in a cloud computer and returns finished work such as files, sites or apps.
Can Manus build websites?
Yes, Manus builds websites and small apps, can host them with different hosting modes and can republish updates automatically.
Can I bring my own AI model key?
Manus Flex lets you use your own model API key inside the Manus workspace; check which providers are supported.
Check the official website for current features, pricing, and terms.
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