Manus
The Autonomous AI Agent
Manus is a groundbreaking autonomous AI agent developed by the Monica team. Unlike chat-based AI assistants, Manus can independently plan, execute, and complete complex multi-step tasks — from researching and writing reports to booking travel and running code — without requiring step-by-step human guidance.
What Manus Can Do
Autonomous Task Execution
Manus doesn't just answer questions — it completes tasks. Give it a goal and it plans, researches, codes, and delivers results independently.
Learn moreWeb Browsing & Research
Manus browses the web autonomously, visiting multiple sources, extracting information, and synthesizing comprehensive research reports.
Learn moreCode Execution
Write and execute code in a sandboxed environment to solve computational problems, analyze data, and automate workflows.
Learn moreFile Creation & Management
Generate and edit documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and other files as part of complex task completion.
Learn moreMulti-Step Planning
Manus creates and follows multi-step action plans, adapting in real-time if it encounters obstacles or new information.
Learn moreTool Use & Integration
Manus can use external tools and APIs as needed to complete tasks — search engines, calculators, maps, and more.
Learn moreReal Prompts to Try Right Now
Copy these prompts directly into Manus. Each one is crafted to demonstrate a specific capability.
Research the top 10 venture-backed AI startups in Southeast Asia that raised funding in 2024. For each, include: company name, funding amount, investors, core product, and notable achievements. Deliver as a formatted PDF report.
Manus autonomously browses multiple sources (Crunchbase, TechCrunch, company sites), compiles the data, writes structured profiles, and delivers a complete PDF report — without you doing anything else.
Plan a 10-day trip to Japan for 2 people in April 2025. Budget: $5,000 total. Include: daily itinerary, specific hotel recommendations with prices, must-eat restaurants for each city, and a packing list. Format as a travel guide document.
A complete, day-by-day travel guide with real hotel options (with current pricing), restaurant picks with addresses, transport between cities, and a budget breakdown — all researched live.
Analyze the competitive landscape for B2B project management software. Compare Asana, Monday.com, Linear, and Notion across: pricing tiers, key features, target customer segments, recent product updates, and G2/Capterra ratings. Deliver a structured report with a recommendation for a 20-person startup.
A multi-page competitive intelligence report with real pricing data, feature matrices, review scores, and a clear, justified recommendation — researched from live websites and review platforms.
Build a Python script that scrapes the top 50 trending GitHub repositories daily, filters for those with over 1,000 stars, and sends a formatted email digest summary. Include tests and a README.
Manus writes, tests, and debugs the complete Python script in a sandboxed environment, delivers working code with full documentation and test cases.
Research the current state of the no-code/low-code market. Find: market size estimates, key players, growth projections, recent acquisitions, and main use cases driving adoption. Include a summary for a non-technical investor audience.
A comprehensive market research document with sourced statistics, company profiles, trend analysis, and an investor-friendly executive summary.
Find the top 20 Series A startups in the FinTech space that have raised in the last 6 months. For each, gather: founder names, LinkedIn profiles, company description, and a personalized outreach angle. Output as a CSV.
A complete prospect list with researched contact details, company descriptions, and tailored outreach angles for each target — delivered as a downloadable CSV file.
Who Uses It & How
Research Reports
Ask Manus to research any topic and deliver a comprehensive, cited report automatically.
DetailsTravel Planning
Manus researches flights, hotels, and activities and compiles complete travel itineraries.
DetailsAutomated Coding Tasks
Build complete projects, write tests, and debug code with minimal human input.
DetailsData Analysis
Upload datasets and have Manus analyze, visualize, and summarize key insights automatically.
DetailsEmail & Outreach Drafts
Research contacts and draft personalized outreach emails for multiple targets at once.
DetailsCompetitive Analysis
Research competitors, gather pricing data, and compile structured competitive intelligence.
DetailsWhich Version Should You Use?
Manus offers multiple model tiers. Here is what each one is best suited for.
Manus Standard
- Basic autonomous tasks
- Limited monthly quota
- Core agent capabilities
Manus Advanced
- Complex multi-step tasks
- Higher monthly quota
- Priority execution
- Extended research depth
Manus Enterprise
- Custom integrations
- Dedicated compute
- Team collaboration
- API access for workflows
Master Manus
Provide Clear Goals, Not Steps
Unlike other AI tools, tell Manus the GOAL, not the steps. 'Create a market analysis report for EV startups in Europe by 2024' works better than breaking it down yourself.
Let It Run Asynchronously
Manus works in the background. You can close the browser and return later to find completed tasks — no need to babysit the process.
Use It for Synthesis Tasks
Manus shines at tasks requiring synthesis of multiple sources. Research reports, competitive analysis, and data aggregation are its sweet spots.
Review & Iterate
Manus may not get everything perfect on the first run. Review its output and ask it to refine specific sections or go deeper on particular areas.
Your First 30 Minutes with Manus
Request Your Invite
Visit manus.im and join the waitlist. Access is currently invite-only. Once approved, you'll receive an email with instructions to activate your account.
Follow Manus on social media for invite code giveaways — they regularly release batches.
Think in Goals, Not Steps
Manus is fundamentally different from chat AI. Don't give it step-by-step instructions — give it an end goal. The more specific your desired OUTPUT, the better the result.
Bad: 'Search for AI companies and list them.' Good: 'Create a formatted report of the top 15 AI startups in Europe that raised Series B+ in 2024, including funding, product, and key team.'
Let It Work in the Background
After submitting a task, you can close the browser tab. Manus works asynchronously and will notify you when the task is complete. Complex research can take 10-30 minutes.
Use this time to work on something else. Manus is like delegating to a capable researcher — not waiting for a chatbot.
Review, Iterate & Refine
When your task is complete, review the output carefully. Manus may not get every detail perfect. Use follow-up instructions to refine specific sections or request more depth.
Treat Manus outputs as first drafts from a smart intern — excellent starting point, review before publishing or acting.
Who Gets the Most from This Tool?
Researchers & Analysts
Automates hours of web research into polished, sourced reports — no prompting each step.
Example: Generating a 20-page competitive market analysis report autonomously
Consultants & Strategists
Handles client research, proposal prep, and competitive intelligence at scale.
Example: Building a due diligence report on a target acquisition company
Entrepreneurs & Founders
Does the heavy lifting of market research, lead generation, and strategy work so you can focus on building.
Example: Finding 50 potential enterprise customers in a new target market with contact details
Power Developers
Can autonomously write, test, debug, and document entire projects — not just suggest code.
Example: Building a working data pipeline from scratch with tests and documentation
The Honest Review
Strengths
- Fully autonomous task completion
- No babysitting required
- Can execute code in real environments
- Excellent for research synthesis
- Novel agentic capabilities
Weaknesses
- Currently invite-only access
- Variable completion speed
- Can make autonomous errors
- Limited free access
- Still in early stages
Plans & Cost
Invite Only
- Autonomous task execution
- Web research & browsing
- Code execution sandbox
- File generation
- Multi-step planning
- Limited monthly tasks