# Manus

For research, presentations, and digital work products in a cloud workspace.

Canonical profile: https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/agents/manus/
Editor: [Michael Meierhoff](https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/about/)
Sources reviewed: 2026-09-30
Basis: provider documentation. Examples are editorial suggestions, not hands-on product tests.

## Overview

Manus 2.0 is the provider's main agent product. Cue is a separate personal agent app on the same infrastructure.

- Provider: Manus
- Product family: Manus
- Profile type: General-purpose agent and workspace
- Environment: Cloud computer and web app
- Connections: Browser, email, and Slack
- Setup: Account and task description
- Pricing model: Plan / usage

## Key features

### Multi-step tasks

Plans and completes multi-step tasks.

Source: https://manus.im/blog/introducing-manus-2-0

### Automations

Starts on a schedule or event in connected services.

Source: https://manus.im/blog/introducing-manus-2-0

### Persistent cloud computer

Keeps files, installed tools, and running programs available between sessions.

Source: https://manus.im/blog/manus-cloud-computer

### Documents and spreadsheets

Creates documents, spreadsheets, and PDFs in Studio.

Source: https://manus.im/blog/introducing-manus-2-0

### Presentations

Creates editable presentations.

Source: https://manus.im/blog/introducing-manus-2-0

### Websites and code

Builds websites and software from a brief.

Source: https://manus.im/blog/introducing-manus-2-0

### Video editing

Edits clips, text, and audio on a timeline.

Source: https://manus.im/blog/introducing-manus-2-0

### Computer control

Operates approved files, browsers, and desktop apps.

Source: https://manus.im/blog/introducing-manus-2-0

## Requirements and limits

### Cloud computer costs extra

Requirement: Persistent processes require an active cloud computer plan; the standard workspace is temporary.

Source: https://help.manus.im/en/articles/15392078-understanding-cloud-computer-plans-and-billing

### No graphical desktop in the cloud

Limitation: The cloud computer currently provides a command line. Manus Desktop is intended for files and apps on your own computer.

Source: https://manus.im/blog/manus-cloud-computer

### Back up files when canceling a cloud plan

Limitation: When the plan ends, the virtual machine, including work files, installed tools, and databases, is deleted; delivered chat results remain available.

Source: https://help.manus.im/en/articles/15392078-understanding-cloud-computer-plans-and-billing

### Cloud tasks may pause when changing plans

Limitation: A resource upgrade restarts the virtual machine; running projects pause briefly.

Source: https://help.manus.im/en/articles/15392078-understanding-cloud-computer-plans-and-billing

## Example workflows

### Weekly competitor overview

- Your input: Give Manus three competitors, comparison questions, and preferred official sources.
- Possible result: A source-linked comparison report with recurring scheduled execution.
- What to check: Open the linked evidence, check the period, and confirm the schedule.

### Revise a product video

- Your input: Upload approved product material and a short script to Manus Studio.
- Possible result: A first video edit with clips, text, and audio tracks that can be edited separately.
- What to check: Check permissions, claims, editing, and export before publishing.

## Context

Provider features and availability may change. Review results and limit access to what the task requires.

Features documented from current Manus product announcements; statements about use and availability come from the provider.

## Sources

- https://manus.im/

- https://manus.im/blog/introducing-manus-2-0

- https://manus.im/blog/manus-cloud-computer

- https://help.manus.im/en/articles/15392078-understanding-cloud-computer-plans-and-billing

[Sources and method](https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/sources/)