manus-aiCreate and manage AI agent tasks via Manus API. Manus is an autonomous AI agent that can browse the web, use tools, and deliver complete work products.
Create tasks for Manus, an autonomous AI agent, and retrieve completed work products.
Set MANUS_API_KEY env var with your key from manus.im.
All commands use scripts/manus.sh.
{baseDir}/scripts/manus.sh create "Your task description here"
{baseDir}/scripts/manus.sh create "Deep research on topic" manus-1.6-maxProfiles: manus-1.6 (default), manus-1.6-lite (fast), manus-1.6-max (thorough).
{baseDir}/scripts/manus.sh status <task_id>Returns: pending, running, completed, or failed.
{baseDir}/scripts/manus.sh wait <task_id>
{baseDir}/scripts/manus.sh wait <task_id> 300 # custom timeout in secondsPolls until task completes or times out (default: 600s).
{baseDir}/scripts/manus.sh get <task_id>Returns full task JSON including status and output.
{baseDir}/scripts/manus.sh files <task_id>Shows filename and download URL for each output file.
{baseDir}/scripts/manus.sh download <task_id>
{baseDir}/scripts/manus.sh download <task_id> ./output-folderDownloads all output files to the specified directory (default: current directory).
{baseDir}/scripts/manus.sh listmanus.sh create "your prompt"manus.sh wait manus.sh download For file attachments, webhooks, connectors, projects, multi-turn conversations, and interactive mode, see the full Manus API documentation:
What this skill does:
api.manus.aiAPI_KEY header to api.manus.aiWhat this skill does NOT do:
api.manus.aidisable-model-invocation: true)Bundled scripts: scripts/manus.sh (Bash — uses curl and jq)
Review scripts/manus.sh before first use to verify behavior.
Generated Feb 28, 2026
Automate the creation of comprehensive market research reports by tasking Manus to gather and analyze data from the web. This saves time for analysts and ensures up-to-date insights for strategic decision-making.
Use Manus to generate blog posts, social media content, or product descriptions based on prompts. This streamlines content workflows, allowing marketing teams to focus on strategy and distribution.
Deploy Manus to monitor competitors' websites, pricing, and features, compiling findings into structured reports. This helps businesses stay agile and informed in fast-moving markets.
Task Manus with conducting literature reviews by summarizing research papers and synthesizing key findings. This accelerates the initial research phase for students and academics.
Generate detailed product requirement documents by having Manus research user needs and industry standards. This ensures thorough documentation for development teams and stakeholders.
Offer Manus as a managed service with tiered subscription plans based on task volume and complexity. This provides recurring revenue while catering to different business sizes and needs.
Provide consulting to integrate Manus into clients' workflows, offering custom scripts and training. This model leverages expertise to solve specific business problems and build long-term partnerships.
Resell Manus under a private label to agencies or enterprises, bundling it with other tools. This expands market reach and allows for premium pricing through branded offerings.
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Start by automating simple research tasks to test reliability, then gradually expand to more complex workflows as you gain confidence in the API's capabilities.
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