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Create 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.

install
source · Clone the upstream repo
git clone https://github.com/sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills
Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/
T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/skills/manus" ~/.claude/skills/sundial-org-awesome-openclaw-skills-manus && rm -rf "$T"
OpenClaw · Install into ~/.openclaw/skills/
T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/sundial-org/awesome-openclaw-skills "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.openclaw/skills && cp -r "$T/skills/manus" ~/.openclaw/skills/sundial-org-awesome-openclaw-skills-manus && rm -rf "$T"
manifest: skills/manus/SKILL.md
source content

Manus AI Agent

Use the Manus API to create autonomous AI tasks. Manus can browse the web, use tools, and deliver complete results (reports, code, presentations, etc.).

API Base

https://api.manus.ai/v1

Authentication

Header: 

API_KEY: <your-key>

Set via:

  • MANUS_API_KEY
    env var
  • Or 
    skills.manus.apiKey
    in clawdbot config

Recommended Workflow

When using Manus for tasks that produce files (slides, reports, etc.):

  1. Create the task with 
    createShareableLink: true
  2. Poll for completion using the task_id
  3. Extract output files from the response and download them locally
  4. Deliver to user via direct file attachment (don't rely on manus.im share links)

Create a Task

curl -X POST "https://api.manus.ai/v1/tasks" \
  -H "API_KEY: $MANUS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "prompt": "Your task description here",
    "agentProfile": "manus-1.6",
    "taskMode": "agent",
    "createShareableLink": true
  }'

Response:

{
  "task_id": "abc123",
  "task_title": "Task Title",
  "task_url": "https://manus.im/app/abc123"
}

Agent Profiles

ProfileDescriptionUse for
manus-1.6
Standard (default)Most tasks
manus-1.6-lite
Faster, lighterQuick/simple stuff
manus-1.6-max
Complex, thoroughDeep research/analysis

Default: Always use 

manus-1.6
unless user specifies otherwise.

Task Modes

ModeDescription
chat
Conversational mode
adaptive
Auto-selects best approach
agent
Full autonomous agent mode (recommended for file creation)

Get Task Status & Output

curl "https://api.manus.ai/v1/tasks/{task_id}" \
  -H "API_KEY: $MANUS_API_KEY"

Status values: 

pending
, 
running
, 
completed
, 
failed

Important: When status is 

completed
, check the 
output
array for files:

  • Look for 
    type: "output_file"
    entries
  • Download files from 
    fileUrl
    directly
  • Save locally and send to user as attachments

Extracting Output Files

The task response includes output like:

{
  "output": [
    {
      "content": [
        {
          "type": "output_file",
          "fileUrl": "https://private-us-east-1.manuscdn.com/...",
          "fileName": "presentation.pdf"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Download these files with curl and deliver directly to the user rather than relying on share URLs.

List Tasks

curl "https://api.manus.ai/v1/tasks" \
  -H "API_KEY: $MANUS_API_KEY"

Best Practices

  1. Always poll for completion before telling user the task is done
  2. Download output files locally instead of giving manus.im links (they can be unreliable)
  3. Use 
    agent
    mode     for tasks that create files/documents
  4. Set reasonable expectations — Manus tasks can take 2-10+ minutes for complex work

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