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id: "b104"
language: "en"
library: "tools"
official_url: "https://manus.im/"
profile_updated_on: "2026-10-24"
---

# Manus

A general AI agent that plans and executes work in a virtual computer to deliver sites, slides and research.

- Company / organization: Butterfly Effect Pte. Ltd.
- Company country / region: Singapore · Published company address
- Category: AI agent applications
- Official website: [https://manus.im/](https://manus.im/)
- Profile updated: 2026-10-24


## Overview

Manus executes multistep work that produces files, websites or research. Give it a goal and materials, then review the deliverables, permissions and cost before use.

## Usage guide & costs

### Useful for

Useful when research must lead to a file or project. Specify the deliverable first.

[Official details](https://manus.im/about)

### Suggested workflow

Provide goals, sources, output format and acceptance criteria; review milestones before continuing.

[Official details](https://manus.im/)

### Billing model

Complexity and duration affect credits. Start small; a task has no universal fixed price.

[Official details](https://help.manus.im/en/articles/11711097-what-are-the-rules-for-credits-consumption-and-how-can-i-obtain-them)

### Data & permissions

Check account permissions and inputs before connecting services; review consequential submissions or payments.

[Official details](https://manus.im/terms)

### Before you start

Log in daily for 300 same-day credits; Free daily credits have a 1,500/month usage cap. Daily credits apply only to Manus 2.0 lite.

[Official details](https://help.manus.im/en/articles/11985189-what-should-i-do-if-my-daily-refresh-credits-have-not-refreshed)
[Official details](https://help.manus.im/en/articles/11711097-what-are-the-rules-for-credits-consumption-and-how-can-i-obtain-them)


## Company background

- Company website: https://manus.im/
- Published company address: Singapore operating location; terms separately list a US legal-notice address.

## Capabilities

### Execute in a virtual computer

Use software, create tools and carry out multistep work in an environment with internet and persistent files.

### Video timeline editing

Adjust clips, audio and text in Studio, then ask the agent to revise.

### Editable game creation

Build a playable project and edit code or assets; multiplayer needs a server.

## Official sources and references

- [Official website](https://manus.im/)
- [Documentation](https://manus.im/docs)
- [Documentation](https://open.manus.ai/docs)
- [Documentation](https://help.manus.im/en/articles/11711097-what-are-the-rules-for-credits-consumption-and-how-can-i-obtain-them)
- [Documentation](https://help.manus.im/en/articles/11985189-what-should-i-do-if-my-daily-refresh-credits-have-not-refreshed)
- [Pricing source](https://manus.im/pricing)

## Related product news

### Manus announces OPPO partnership

- Original publication date: 2026-10-13

Planned for Find X10 AI Mind Pilot; markets and benefits await launch details.

[Manus](https://manus.im/blog/manus-partners-oppo)

### Manus introduces Game Dev

- Original publication date: 2026-10-01

Build playable games, edit code and assets, and publish to the web.

[Manus](https://manus.im/blog/introducing-game-developer)

### Manus adds Video Editor

- Original publication date: 2026-10-01

Edit clips, text and audio on a timeline before export.

[Manus](https://manus.im/blog/introducing-video-editor)

### Manus Flex supports your key

- Original publication date: 2026-09-29

Connect supported inference providers, which bill model usage directly.

[Manus](https://manus.im/blog/introducing-manus-flex)

### Manus launches 2.0

- Original publication date: 2026-09-28

Introduces Cascade, Studio and Automations across web, desktop and mobile.

[Manus](https://manus.im/blog/introducing-manus-2-0)

### Manus resumes independent operations

- Original publication date: 2026-09-01

The founding team continues leading; affected users can restore backups using official guidance.

[Manus](https://manus.im/blog/manus-resumes-independent-operations)

### Manus announces Meta deal

- Original publication date: 2025-12-29

Historical Meta announcement; a September 2026 notice later confirmed independent operations.

[Manus](https://manus.im/blog/manus-joins-meta-for-next-era-of-innovation)

## Reading & subscriptions

- [Interactive profile](../../../products/manus--b104.html)
- [Read](../../../read/en/products/manus--b104.html)
- [JSON](../../../read/en/products/manus--b104.json)

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