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Manus AI Agent Use the Manus API to create autonomous AI tasks. Manus can browse the web, use tools, and deliver complete results (reports, code, presentations, etc.). API Base Authentication Header: Set via: - env var - Or in clawdbot config Recommended Workflow When using Manus for tasks that produce files (slides, reports, etc.): 1. Create the task with 2. Poll for completion using the task id 3. Extract output files from the response and download them locally 4. Deliver to user via direct file attachment (don't rely on manus.im share links) Create a Task Response: Agent Profiles | Profile…

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Important: agents should read /llm.txt, /llms.txt, or /.well-known/skills.json to discover the public Skillopedia API.