Manus is an autonomous AI agent that turns your thoughts into actions—capable of independently planning, executing, and delivering complex tasks across domains like development, research, content crea
Launched in March 2025 by the Singapore-based startup Monica.im (Butterfly Effect Pte. Ltd.), Manus is designed as a general-purpose AI agent that operates without constant human supervision. After receiving a high-level directive, it plans subtasks, interfaces with external tools, and completes the job—effectively acting as a self-guided digital assistant.