12 Core Capabilities

Complete Manus AI Capabilities

Explore every capability demonstrated in the official Manus Demo Walkthrough 2026. Each section includes timestamps, key features, use cases, and business value.

Slides Generation

00:52

Create professional slide decks with AI-powered research, custom templates, and data visualization. Manus can generate investor decks, marketing presentations, and event analysis reports.

Key Features

  • Custom company template support (e.g., PWC format)
  • Automated data visualization from spreadsheets
  • Wide research integration for comprehensive content
  • Export to multiple formats

Demo Use Cases

  • Investor deal sourcing - identify 60 companies and generate research deck
  • Startup ecosystem comparison (Singapore vs San Francisco)
  • Post-event analysis from Luma data export

Business Value: Save hours of manual research and design work. Generate professional-quality decks that would typically require an intern or analyst.

Cloud Browser & Browser Operator

02:18

Access websites with private credentials, scrape data from authenticated sessions, and automate browser-based workflows. Includes Chrome extension for direct browser takeover.

Key Features

  • Login to private accounts (TradingView, LinkedIn, etc.)
  • Chrome extension for browser takeover
  • Automated form filling and navigation
  • Data scraping from authenticated sessions

Demo Use Cases

  • Stock analysis from TradingView with live data
  • Meta Ad Library competitor analysis
  • LinkedIn candidate sourcing based on job descriptions

Business Value: Automate tasks that require human login credentials. Perform headhunting-level recruitment or competitor analysis without manual effort.

Wide Research

04:18

Execute hundreds or thousands of parallel research tasks simultaneously. Unlike deep research, wide research breaks massive tasks into sub-agents that run independently.

Key Features

  • Parallel processing with 100+ sub-agents
  • Centralized orchestration of subtasks
  • Structured output in spreadsheets or databases
  • API integration for enhanced data

Demo Use Cases

  • Research 100 sneaker models with all metrics
  • Profile 250 AI researchers from a conference
  • Analyze AGI timeline predictions from 20 experts
  • Scrape YC W25 batch (167 companies) with traffic data
  • Extract prompts from GitHub to Notion database

Business Value: Complete research that would take days in 10-15 minutes. Process massive datasets that exceed typical AI context windows.

Mail Manus

09:24

Trigger Manus tasks directly from your email inbox. Forward emails with attachments to your Manus email address and receive results in the same thread.

Key Features

  • Custom Manus email address setup
  • Email-triggered task automation
  • Attachment processing (images, documents)
  • Results delivered in same email thread

Demo Use Cases

  • Forward infographic with 100 logos for company research
  • Automated analysis of received documents
  • Team workflow integration without leaving inbox

Business Value: Enable non-technical team members to leverage AI automation. Process requests without accessing the Manus interface.

Web Development

10:56

Build fully functional websites and web applications with AI capabilities, backend, database, and payment integration using natural language.

Key Features

  • Full-stack application development
  • Database and backend integration
  • Stripe payment processing
  • Analytics dashboard included
  • Custom domain support
  • Code export for developers

Demo Use Cases

  • Google Docs image extractor tool
  • Product feedback portal with CRUD operations
  • AI flower arrangement visualizer with Stripe checkout
  • UNESCO heritage sites educational website

Business Value: Build custom business tools without coding knowledge. Deploy production-ready applications that solve specific pain points.

Scheduled Tasks

14:13

Set up recurring automated tasks that run on a schedule. Configure frequency, automated run mode, and connector integrations.

Key Features

  • Configurable frequency (daily, weekly, etc.)
  • Automated run mode without manual confirmation
  • Connector integration
  • Prompt-triggered scheduling

Demo Use Cases

  • Daily Product Hunt trending products summary
  • Regular competitor monitoring
  • Automated reporting workflows

Business Value: Set up once and receive regular updates automatically. Stay informed without manual effort.

Spreadsheets & Data Visualization

15:03

Create financial models, market analysis, and data visualizations. Generate complex spreadsheets with multiple sheets and automated calculations.

Key Features

  • Advanced financial modeling
  • Industry benchmark research
  • Multi-sheet spreadsheet generation
  • Infographic-style visualizations
  • API data integration (Typeform, etc.)

Demo Use Cases

  • SaaS financial model with 3-year projections
  • TAM/SAM/SOM analysis for US e-bike market
  • SEO keyword 2x2 matrix analysis
  • Typeform survey results analysis

Business Value: Generate financial models and market analysis that would require specialized skills. Visualize data in compelling formats.

Images and Videos Generation

17:34

Create AI-generated images, videos, and multimedia content. Batch generate assets, repurpose content, and create personalized videos.

Key Features

  • AI influencer generation
  • Cinematic video creation
  • Content repurposing (video to comic)
  • Multi-language video generation
  • HeyGen API integration

Demo Use Cases

  • 20 AI influencers holding product for e-commerce
  • Cinematic feature launch video
  • YouTube video to comic conversion
  • Personalized sales videos in 10 languages

Business Value: Create marketing assets without photography or video production. Scale personalized content across languages and formats.

Connectors

19:22

Integrate Manus with your existing tools and workflows. Connect to CRMs, analytics platforms, and custom APIs.

Key Features

  • Pre-built integrations (Notion, HubSpot, etc.)
  • Custom API connections
  • MCP (Model Context Protocol) support
  • Data enrichment workflows

Demo Use Cases

  • HeyGen API for AI avatar videos on pitch decks
  • SimilarWeb API for traffic insights
  • Ahrefs API for SEO audits
  • HubSpot contact data enrichment

Business Value: Connect Manus to your existing tech stack. Automate workflows without leaving your current tools.

Projects

21:30

Create dedicated workspaces for grouping related tasks with shared instructions and attachments.

Key Features

  • Shared master instructions
  • Project-level attachments
  • Task grouping and organization
  • Consistent output across tasks

Demo Use Cases

  • Manus Design project with brand guidelines
  • Marketing campaign workspace
  • Research project with shared context

Business Value: Maintain consistency across related tasks. Reduce repetitive instruction input.

Personalization

22:00

Configure Manus to know your preferences, occupation, and working style. Set up knowledge rules for consistent outputs.

Key Features

  • Profile settings (nickname, occupation)
  • Custom instructions
  • Knowledge rules for recurring situations
  • Output preferences

Demo Use Cases

  • Always add data sources to slide presentations
  • Keep X/Twitter posts under 280 characters
  • Follow specific formatting guidelines

Business Value: Train Manus to work the way you prefer. Ensure consistent quality without repeated instructions.

API Access

22:45

Programmatically integrate Manus into your applications and services using the Manus API.

Key Features

  • API key generation
  • Webhook integration
  • Programmatic task creation
  • Full documentation at open.manus.ai/docs

Demo Use Cases

  • Integrate Manus into existing applications
  • Automated workflow triggers
  • Custom integrations

Business Value: Build Manus into your products and services. Create custom automation solutions.

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