Manus
by Butterfly Effect Pte. Ltd.
Manus is a general-purpose AI agent developed by the Singapore-based startup Butterfly Effect. It can plan and carry out multistep tasks in a cloud environment, including research, data analysis, coding, and content creation.
Why Abandoned
Manus remains available through its official website and has continued announcing product updates. Current public evidence supports an active status, though access terms and features may change.
🩺 Health Signals
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- 200
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- Confidence
- 91%
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📅 Timeline
Manus launched
Manus was introduced publicly as a general AI agent capable of independently planning and executing multistep tasks in a cloud-based environment.
Benchmark methodology drew scrutiny
MIT Technology Review reported that Manus had attracted substantial attention while independent access remained limited and its benchmark comparisons prompted questions about evaluation methodology.
Benchmark partnership announced
Manus announced a partnership with the creators of the GAIA benchmark to support more transparent evaluation of general AI assistants.
Funding round reported
Reuters reported that Butterfly Effect raised $75 million in a funding round led by Benchmark, valuing the company at about $500 million.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manus AI?
Manus is a general-purpose autonomous AI agent developed by Butterfly Effect. It runs tasks in a cloud workspace and can conduct web research, analyze files and data, write code, and assemble deliverables.
Who created Manus AI?
Manus was created by Butterfly Effect, a startup led by founder Xiao Hong. The company previously developed the AI assistant Monica.
When did Manus AI launch?
Manus was publicly introduced on March 6, 2025. Initial access was invitation-based, which contributed to high demand and limited independent testing during its early rollout.
What can Manus AI do?
Manus can break a request into steps and use tools to perform research, browse websites, analyze data, generate code, and create outputs such as reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and webpages.
Is Manus AI still available?
Yes. The official Manus website remains online and the company has continued publishing product information. Because AI services can change quickly, users should check the official site for current plans, access limits, and regional availability.