In-depth Manus review: 10 cases show you what a general-purpose agent can do.

Since its release, Manus has consistently ranked second in traffic, second only to DeepSeek. Some say it rivals DeepSeek, while others say it's...AI AgentofGPTBack then, an invitation code could be sold for as much as 50,000 yuan.

According to sources familiar with the matter, Manus AIThe company recently completed a funding round led by Silicon Valley venture capital firm Benchmark, raising $75 million (approximately RMB 546 million).

This funding round allowed Manus AIIts valuation has increased approximately fivefold, rising to nearly $500 million (approximately RMB 3.644 billion).

Although Manus is already very famous, I'll still introduce it to those who haven't heard of it: Manus and ChatGPTDialogue typeAIUnlike others, Manus' core capability isComplex tasks are broken down into smaller, executable steps, and tools (such as browsers and code editors) are used to autonomously complete the entire process, ultimately delivering the results (such as reports, PPTs, and data analysis charts) directly to the user.

Today I'm going to test this legendary...AI AgentLet's wait and see what the true level of this traffic king is!

10 test cases

01. Mind Map

Prompt wordsCreate a mind map with the theme of:AIWhat tasks can humans perform now?

We can see that Manus divides our task into 7 steps, gradually calling different tools to complete it step by step.

I think the finished product is fantastic. This mind map showcases four different dimensions.AIThe picture of replacing human workers is truly comprehensive.

02. Table

Prompt wordsFind the 10 most popular ones right now AI Official product data and various reviews, and based on various... AI The system generates various leaderboards based on product information and displays them in tabular format.

I asked him to display the results in a table, and he gave me results that exceeded my expectations. Not only were there various rankings displayed in a table (although it was a Word document, not an Excel spreadsheet), but there was also a research report that was very comprehensive. After reading it, you would know how to choose what you needed.Large Model.

03.PPT

He helped me prepare a 19-page PowerPoint presentation, which included market size and growth trend analysis, major platform analysis, content creator ecosystem analysis, and business model and profit model analysis.AIIntroduction to technology application cases and future development trends.

It's quite comprehensive, but the layout of this PPT has some issues; I'm not sure if it's just me.Prompt wordsThe problem.

04. Documents

Prompt wordsI am aAIAs a self-media blogger, I want to publish an issue with the theme ofAI AgentThe presentation on the strengths and weaknesses of the speech helped me compile a detailed transcript, which I presented in document format.

I think the structure and content of this document are both good. If you were to consider it as a...AIEven beginners can learn a lot from this article. And I think what he says about the future...AISeveral aspects of the developments overlapped significantly with my own thoughts, to the point that I began to suspect he was monitoring me.

05. Articles on WeChat Official Accounts

Prompt wordsI need an article aboutAI Agent An article on WeChat about the origins, development, and future prospects of a product or service should be around 1,500 words long and should have a clickbait-style title.

To be honest, he's not very good at being a clickbaiter. These kinds of headlines don't make a splash in today's ocean of self-media articles. Clickbait should be done by us bloggers.

This article is a bit weak, it seems...AIThe writing style is a bit too formal; it's the kind of article that makes little difference whether you read it or not. It's too official, like reading a document.

06. Webpage

Prompt wordsCreate a webpage that beautifies QR codes, with the following features:

• Generate a QR code with a specified color and style based on the given content or link.
• Users can upload a QR code to change the color and style.

result:https://xaplhfxg.manus.space

I think the content implementation of this webpage is quite good, basically...Prompt wordsAll the functions are implemented, but the input box displays white after I type something in it, which made me think I hadn't typed anything.

07. Tourism Planning

Prompt wordsI'm in Beijing and I want to travel to Jiuzhaigou. My departure date is May 1st, and my return date is May 7th. My approximate budget is 10,000 yuan. Please provide a detailed itinerary and a...SimpleAn HTML travel guide, including maps, attraction descriptions,EssentialJapanese phrases and travel tips that we can refer to throughout our trip.

Something really great happened here: when he was confirming the details of the task with me, I noticed that the everyday phrase was typed as a Japanese phrase, and he corrected it immediately. I like this feature even more.

I really like the final product; it's incredibly detailed, from maps and descriptions of attractions to a detailed itinerary and travel tips. It would be even better if it integrated with MCP to handle everything from which train to take to which guesthouse to book.

08. Teaching Demonstration

Prompt wordsI am a chemistry teacher and am preparing to teach the silver mirror reaction. Could you create a series of clear and accurate demonstration animations and organize them into a single...SimpleAn HTML presentation?

During the generation process, Manus suddenly told me that it couldn't generate complex animations and suggested replacing them with better videos it found. I suspect it's because the animations in my question were too complex; it could even create the momentum conservation law animations that other bloggers had made.

However, I think it's good that it asks me if I want to use an alternative when it can't do it, because many...AIThey just blindly worked on it, without caring whether the final product was usable or not.

09. Stock Analysis

• Overview: Company profile, key metrics, performance data, and investment recommendations.
• Financial data: revenue trends, profit margins, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Analyzing market sentiment: analyst ratings, sentiment indicators, and news impact.
• Technical analysis: price trends, technical indicators, and support/resistance levels.
• Asset Comparison: Market Share and Financial Metrics Compared with Major Competitors
• Investment value: Intrinsic value, growth potential, and risk factors
• Investment arguments: SWOT analysis and advice for different types of investors.

The whole article has comprehensively completed myPrompt wordsThe content of this article should be sufficient for a stock market novice, but what I find most amusing is the disclaimer at the end: "This report is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice. Investors should make independent judgments based on their own circumstances and bear the corresponding investment risks."

No way, no way! Surely no one would actually do that because they're ordinary...AIWill the generated content lead to changes in your investment direction and amount? Don't actually...AIWhen used by industry professionals, nowAIIt's not up to that level yet.

10. Popular Science Explanation

Prompt wordsPlease explain the Battle of Shangganling to me in detail.

The core requirement for the presentation is to describe the course of the battle in the form of a "battle report," and to combine map and terrain visualization, using specific maps to demonstrate and explain the process of the battle.

This article is incredibly detailed, even including diagrams of each stage of the battle (though I couldn't understand them). The text is very comprehensive, covering the battle background, troop organization, battle sequence, key battle points and terrain analysis, casualty statistics, battle impact, and conclusions. I hadn't known much about this battle before, but after reading it, I have a general understanding of its process.

After testing these 10 cases, Manus is indeed quite amazing.

As the world's first universal typeAI AgentIt has indeed done moreintelligentMore comprehensive!

It does not require complex or professional features.Prompt wordsThey will also accurately understand our needs by "confirming the details of the problem" and independently complete the entire process from task breakdown to delivery.

Manus's breakthrough lies not inMultimodalIt's not about ability, but about achieving a qualitative leap in cognition.AIUpgrade from reactive tools to proactive execution tools.intelligentbody

• manyintelligentbodyWriting SystemWhen othersAgentWhile still mimicking human operation, Manus has already built a unique "think-verify-execute" closed loop.
• Deep toolchain integrationThe Manus tool library supports 200+ tools.intelligentBy calling it, it gains the ability to perform various tasks such as information gathering, coding, and data analysis.
• Dynamic evolutionary capabilityUser feedback allows for timely optimization of model strategies. Manus employs a hierarchical memory network to enable cross-project experience reuse during task execution.

If Manus can continue to optimize its execution capabilities and expand into irreplaceable application scenarios, it may become...AI AgentA significant milestone in commercialization. Gartner predicts that by 2028, 15% of day-to-day work decisions will be made by [the relevant authority/entity].intelligentbodyThis is complete, and Manus's role as a "digital intern" is paving the way for this future.