# Manus AI

> Manus AI builds general-purpose agents that plan and execute work across browsers, code and connected applications. Its software serves individuals and businesses with research, app building, creative tools and automation. It resumed independent operations in September 2026 after the reversal of its Meta acquisition.

- **Founded:** 2022
- **Headquarters:** Singapore, Singapore
- **Founders:** Xiao Hong (Red Xiao) (Co-founder and CEO), Ji Yichao (Peak Ji) (Co-founder and Chief Scientist), Zhang Tao (Tao Zhang) (Co-founder and Chief Product Officer)
- **Products:** Manus, Wide Research, Browser Operator, Manus Studio, Cloud Computer and Automations
- **Notable:** Launched the Manus agent in March 2025., Reported US$100 million subscription ARR in December 2025., Released Manus 2.0 in September 2026.

## Products & services

- **Manus** — General-purpose agent for research, analysis, app building and task execution.
- **Wide Research** — Parallel research using multiple general-purpose agent instances.
- **Browser Operator** — Authorized task execution in an existing local browser session.
- **Manus Studio** — Desktop workspace for editable documents, media, code and apps.
- **Cloud Computer and Automations** — Persistent computing and workflows triggered by connected services.
- **Cue** — Standalone personal-agent app announced with Manus 2.0, initially in early access.
- **Manus Flex** — Bring-your-own-key access to supported inference providers.

## Achievements

- Launched the Manus agent in March 2025.
- Reported US$100 million subscription ARR in December 2025.
- Released Manus 2.0 in September 2026.
- Completed a new funding round exceeding US$500 million in October 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Resumed independent operations on September 1; acknowledged backup/restoration work and temporary access interruptions for some users.
- **2026-09** — Introduced Manus 2.0 on September 28 and Flex on September 29.
- **2026-10** — Published Video Editor and Game Dev introductions on October 1.
- **2026-10** — Parent company announced completion of a more-than-US$500-million funding round on October 8, reported by Reuters.

## Links

- Website: https://manus.im
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/manus-im/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/manusai
- GitHub: https://github.com/manus-ai-team
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Manus-AI
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manus/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manusaiofficial

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Last updated: 2026-10-11