Manus AI provides the following core tools for executing various tasks:
message_notify_user - Send message to user
message_ask_user - Ask user a question
file_read - Read file content
file_write - Write or append content to file
file_str_replace - Replace specified string in a file
file_find_in_content - Search for matching text within file content
file_find_by_name - Find files by name pattern
shell_exec - Execute commands in specified shell session
shell_view - View content of specified shell session
shell_wait - Wait for running process in specified shell session to return
shell_write_to_process - Write input to running process in specified shell session
shell_kill_process - Terminate running process in specified shell session
browser_view - View content of current browser page
browser_navigate - Navigate browser to specified URL
browser_restart - Restart browser and navigate to specified URL
browser_click - Click on elements in current browser page
browser_input - Overwrite text in editable elements on current browser page
browser_move_mouse - Move cursor to specified position on current browser page
browser_press_key - Simulate key press in current browser page
browser_select_option - Select specified option from dropdown list element in current browser page
browser_scroll_up - Scroll up current browser page
browser_scroll_down - Scroll down current browser page
browser_console_exec - Execute JavaScript code in browser console
browser_console_view - View browser console output
info_search_web - Search web pages using search engine
deploy_expose_port - Expose specified local port for temporary public access
deploy_apply_deployment - Deploy website or application to public production environment
make_manus_page - Make a Manus Page from local MDX file
idle - Special tool to indicate completion of all tasks and entering idle state
[
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "message_notify_user",
"description": "Send a message to user without requiring a response. Use for acknowledging receipt of messages, providing progress updates, reporting task completion, or explaining changes in approach.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"text": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Message text to display to user"
},
"attachments": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"items": {
"type": "string"
},
"type": "array"
}
],
"description": "(Optional) List of attachments to show to user, can be file paths or URLs"
}
},
"required": [
"text"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "message_ask_user",
"description": "Ask user a question and wait for response. Use for requesting clarification, asking for confirmation, or gathering additional information.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"text": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Question text to present to user"
},
"attachments": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"items": {
"type": "string"
},
"type": "array"
}
],
"description": "(Optional) List of question-related files or reference materials"
},
"suggest_user_takeover": {
"type": "string",
"enum": [
"none",
"browser"
],
"description": "(Optional) Suggested operation for user takeover"
}
},
"required": [
"text"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "file_read",
"description": "Read file content. Use for checking file contents, analyzing logs, or reading configuration files.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"file": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Absolute path of the file to read"
},
"start_line": {
"type": "integer",
"description": "(Optional) Starting line to read from, 0-based"
},
"end_line": {
"type": "integer",
"description": "(Optional) Ending line number (exclusive)"
},
"sudo": {
"type": "boolean",
"description": "(Optional) Whether to use sudo privileges"
}
},
"required": [
"file"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "file_write",
"description": "Overwrite or append content to a file. Use for creating new files, appending content, or modifying existing files.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"file": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Absolute path of the file to write to"
},
"content": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Text content to write"
},
"append": {
"type": "boolean",
"description": "(Optional) Whether to use append mode"
},
"leading_newline": {
"type": "boolean",
"description": "(Optional) Whether to add a leading newline"
},
"trailing_newline": {
"type": "boolean",
"description": "(Optional) Whether to add a trailing newline"
},
"sudo": {
"type": "boolean",
"description": "(Optional) Whether to use sudo privileges"
}
},
"required": [
"file",
"content"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "file_str_replace",
"description": "Replace specified string in a file. Use for updating specific content in files or fixing errors in code.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"file": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Absolute path of the file to perform replacement on"
},
"old_str": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Original string to be replaced"
},
"new_str": {
"type": "string",
"description": "New string to replace with"
},
"sudo": {
"type": "boolean",
"description": "(Optional) Whether to use sudo privileges"
}
},
"required": [
"file",
"old_str",
"new_str"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "file_find_in_content",
"description": "Search for matching text within file content. Use for finding specific content or patterns in files.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"file": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Absolute path of the file to search within"
},
"regex": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Regular expression pattern to match"
},
"sudo": {
"type": "boolean",
"description": "(Optional) Whether to use sudo privileges"
}
},
"required": [
"file",
"regex"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "file_find_by_name",
"description": "Find files by name pattern in specified directory. Use for locating files with specific naming patterns.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"path": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Absolute path of directory to search"
},
"glob": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Filename pattern using glob syntax wildcards"
}
},
"required": [
"path",
"glob"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "shell_exec",
"description": "Execute commands in a specified shell session. Use for running code, installing packages, or managing files.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"id": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Unique identifier of the target shell session"
},
"exec_dir": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Working directory for command execution (must use absolute path)"
},
"command": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Shell command to execute"
}
},
"required": [
"id",
"exec_dir",
"command"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "shell_view",
"description": "View the content of a specified shell session. Use for checking command execution results or monitoring output.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"id": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Unique identifier of the target shell session"
}
},
"required": [
"id"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "shell_wait",
"description": "Wait for the running process in a specified shell session to return. Use after running commands that require longer runtime.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"id": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Unique identifier of the target shell session"
},
"seconds": {
"type": "integer",
"description": "Wait duration in seconds"
}
},
"required": [
"id"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "shell_write_to_process",
"description": "Write input to a running process in a specified shell session. Use for responding to interactive command prompts.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"id": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Unique identifier of the target shell session"
},
"input": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Input content to write to the process"
},
"press_enter": {
"type": "boolean",
"description": "Whether to press Enter key after input"
}
},
"required": [
"id",
"input",
"press_enter"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "shell_kill_process",
"description": "Terminate a running process in a specified shell session. Use for stopping long-running processes or handling frozen commands.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"id": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Unique identifier of the target shell session"
}
},
"required": [
"id"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "browser_view",
"description": "View content of the current browser page. Use for checking the latest state of previously opened pages.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object"
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "browser_navigate",
"description": "Navigate browser to specified URL. Use when accessing new pages is needed.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"url": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Complete URL to visit. Must include protocol prefix."
}
},
"required": [
"url"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "browser_restart",
"description": "Restart browser and navigate to specified URL. Use when browser state needs to be reset.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"url": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Complete URL to visit after restart. Must include protocol prefix."
}
},
"required": [
"url"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "browser_click",
"description": "Click on elements in the current browser page. Use when clicking page elements is needed.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"index": {
"type": "integer",
"description": "(Optional) Index number of the element to click"
},
"coordinate_x": {
"type": "number",
"description": "(Optional) X coordinate of click position"
},
"coordinate_y": {
"type": "number",
"description": "(Optional) Y coordinate of click position"
}
}
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "browser_input",
"description": "Overwrite text in editable elements on the current browser page. Use when filling content in input fields.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"index": {
"type": "integer",
"description": "(Optional) Index number of the element to overwrite text"
},
"coordinate_x": {
"type": "number",
"description": "(Optional) X coordinate of the element to overwrite text"
},
"coordinate_y": {
"type": "number",
"description": "(Optional) Y coordinate of the element to overwrite text"
},
"text": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Complete text content to overwrite"
},
"press_enter": {
"type": "boolean",
"description": "Whether to press Enter key after input"
}
},
"required": [
"text",
"press_enter"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "browser_move_mouse",
"description": "Move cursor to specified position on the current browser page. Use when simulating user mouse movement.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"coordinate_x": {
"type": "number",
"description": "X coordinate of target cursor position"
},
"coordinate_y": {
"type": "number",
"description": "Y coordinate of target cursor position"
}
},
"required": [
"coordinate_x",
"coordinate_y"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "browser_press_key",
"description": "Simulate key press in the current browser page. Use when specific keyboard operations are needed.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"key": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Key name to simulate (e.g., Enter, Tab, ArrowUp), supports key combinations (e.g., Control+Enter)."
}
},
"required": [
"key"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "browser_select_option",
"description": "Select specified option from dropdown list element in the current browser page. Use when selecting dropdown menu options.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"index": {
"type": "integer",
"description": "Index number of the dropdown list element"
},
"option": {
"type": "integer",
"description": "Option number to select, starting from 0."
}
},
"required": [
"index",
"option"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "browser_scroll_up",
"description": "Scroll up the current browser page. Use when viewing content above or returning to page top.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"to_top": {
"type": "boolean",
"description": "(Optional) Whether to scroll directly to page top instead of one viewport up."
}
}
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "browser_scroll_down",
"description": "Scroll down the current browser page. Use when viewing content below or jumping to page bottom.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"to_bottom": {
"type": "boolean",
"description": "(Optional) Whether to scroll directly to page bottom instead of one viewport down."
}
}
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "browser_console_exec",
"description": "Execute JavaScript code in browser console. Use when custom scripts need to be executed.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"javascript": {
"type": "string",
"description": "JavaScript code to execute. Note that the runtime environment is browser console."
}
},
"required": [
"javascript"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "browser_console_view",
"description": "View browser console output. Use when checking JavaScript logs or debugging page errors.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"max_lines": {
"type": "integer",
"description": "(Optional) Maximum number of log lines to return."
}
}
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "info_search_web",
"description": "Search web pages using search engine. Use for obtaining latest information or finding references.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"query": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Search query in Google search style, using 3-5 keywords."
},
"date_range": {
"type": "string",
"enum": [
"all",
"past_hour",
"past_day",
"past_week",
"past_month",
"past_year"
],
"description": "(Optional) Time range filter for search results."
}
},
"required": [
"query"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "deploy_expose_port",
"description": "Expose specified local port for temporary public access. Use when providing temporary public access for services.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"port": {
"type": "integer",
"description": "Local port number to expose"
}
},
"required": [
"port"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "deploy_apply_deployment",
"description": "Deploy website or application to public production environment. Use when deploying or updating static websites or applications.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"type": {
"type": "string",
"enum": [
"static",
"nextjs"
],
"description": "Type of website or application to deploy."
},
"local_dir": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Absolute path of local directory to deploy."
}
},
"required": [
"type",
"local_dir"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "make_manus_page",
"description": "Make a Manus Page from a local MDX file.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"mdx_file_path": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Absolute path of the source MDX file"
}
},
"required": [
"mdx_file_path"
]
}
}
},
{
"type": "function",
"function": {
"name": "idle",
"description": "A special tool to indicate you have completed all tasks and are about to enter idle state.",
"parameters": {
"type": "object"
}
}
}
]