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What is Manus for Zapier?

Manus for Zapier allows you to connect Manus with over 8,000 apps and services using visual, no-code workflows. When something happens in one app (like a new email, form submission, or calendar event), you can automatically trigger a Manus task—no programming required. This transforms Manus from a tool you use manually into an automation engine that works in the background, handling repetitive tasks across your entire tech stack.

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Why Use Manus with Zapier?

Most automation tools can move data between apps, but they can’t think, analyze, or create. Zapier + Manus combines:
  • Zapier’s connectivity: 8,000+ apps, triggers, and actions
  • Manus’s intelligence: Research, analysis, content creation, and decision-making
This enables intelligent automation that goes far beyond simple data transfer. Traditional Zapier workflows: “When X happens, copy data to Y” Manus + Zapier workflows: “When X happens, have Manus research, analyze, create content, and deliver results to Y”

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How It Works

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1. Choose a Trigger

Select an event in another app that starts the workflow. Examples:
  • New email in Gmail
  • New form submission in Google Forms
  • New meeting scheduled in Calendly
  • New lead in Salesforce
  • New order in Shopify

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2. Create a Manus Task

When the trigger fires, automatically create a Manus task with a specific prompt. Example: 
Trigger: New Calendly meeting scheduled
Action: Create Manus task with prompt:
"Research {{company_name}}. Find: employee count, recent news,
key decision makers, and potential pain points. Create a pre-meeting brief."

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3. Manus Executes the Task

Manus receives the task, plans the approach, gathers information, and delivers results—just like it would for a manual task.

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4. Use the Results

Manus completes the task and delivers results. You can:
  • Receive a notification
  • Have results sent to another app (Slack, email, Notion, etc.)
  • Access the completed task in Manus

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1. Email-Triggered Research

Trigger: New email in Gmail or Outlook Manus Task: Analyze the email and research any companies or topics mentioned Result: Automated research for every important email Example: 
When: New email from a potential client arrives
Then: Manus researches the company and creates a brief
Result: You're prepared before you even reply

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2. Form Submission Analysis

Trigger: New Google Forms response Manus Task: Analyze the submission and create a summary or action plan Result: Automated processing of form data Example: 
When: Customer submits a feature request form
Then: Manus analyzes the request, categorizes it, and drafts a response
Result: Faster response times and better organization

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3. Meeting Preparation

Trigger: New Calendly meeting scheduled Manus Task: Research the attendee’s company and create a pre-meeting brief Result: Automated meeting preparation Example: 
When: Sales meeting is booked
Then: Manus researches the prospect's company, finds decision makers, and identifies pain points
Result: You walk into every meeting fully prepared

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4. Lead Qualification

Trigger: New lead in Salesforce or HubSpot Manus Task: Research the company and qualify the lead Result: Automated lead enrichment and scoring Example: 
When: New lead enters CRM
Then: Manus researches company size, funding, tech stack, and decision makers
Result: Enriched lead records without manual research

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5. E-commerce Post-Purchase Campaigns

Trigger: New order in Shopify Manus Task: Create personalized follow-up content Result: Automated, intelligent post-purchase engagement Example: 
When: Customer makes a purchase
Then: Manus creates personalized thank-you email, product tips, and upsell recommendations
Result: Higher engagement and repeat purchases

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6. Support Ticket Analysis

Trigger: New ticket in Zendesk Manus Task: Analyze the issue and draft a response Result: Faster support response times Example: 
When: New support ticket arrives
Then: Manus categorizes the issue, suggests a resolution, and drafts a response
Result: Support team reviews and sends, reducing response time

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7. Meeting Transcript Processing

Trigger: New Zoom meeting transcript available Manus Task: Summarize the meeting and extract action items Result: Automated meeting notes and follow-ups Example: 
When: Zoom meeting ends and transcript is ready
Then: Manus creates summary, action items, and key decisions
Result: Everyone gets meeting notes automatically

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8. Scheduled Research Tasks

Trigger: Schedule by Zapier (daily, weekly, monthly) Manus Task: Perform recurring research or analysis Result: Automated competitive intelligence, market monitoring, etc. Example: 
When: Every Monday at 9 AM
Then: Manus researches competitors' latest blog posts, product updates, and pricing changes
Result: Weekly competitive intelligence report

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Available Manus Actions in Zapier

ActionDescriptionUse Case
Create TaskCreate a new Manus task with a custom promptTrigger any Manus capability from another app
Get TaskRetrieve details of a specific taskCheck task status or get results
Update TaskModify task properties (title, visibility, shareable link)Change task settings after creation
Delete TaskRemove a taskClean up completed or unnecessary tasks

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Setting Up Manus on Zapier

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1. Create a Zapier Account

Go to zapier.com and sign up (free plan available).

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2. Create a New Zap

Click “Create Zap” in Zapier.

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3. Choose Your Trigger

Select the app and event that will start the workflow. Example: Gmail → New Email

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4. Add Manus Action

Search for “Manus” and select “Create Task”.

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5. Connect Your Manus Account

Authorize Zapier to access your Manus account.

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6. Configure the Task

Set up the Manus task:
  • Prompt: What you want Manus to do (can include data from the trigger)
  • Mode: Agent, Chat, or Adaptive
  • Connectors: Which integrations to enable (optional)
Example: 
Prompt: Research {{company_name}} from the email. Find employee count,
recent funding, and key decision makers. Create a brief.
Mode: Agent

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7. Test and Activate

Test the workflow to make sure it works, then turn it on.

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Tips for Effective Zapier Workflows

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Use Dynamic Data from Triggers

Zapier lets you insert data from the trigger into your Manus prompt. Example: 
Trigger: New Calendly meeting with {{attendee_name}} from {{company_name}}
Prompt: Research {{company_name}}. Find: employee count, recent news,
and {{attendee_name}}'s role. Create a pre-meeting brief.
This makes every task personalized and relevant.

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Be Specific in Prompts

✅ Good: “Research this company. Find: employee count, recent funding, headquarters location, and key products. Return as a structured brief.” ❌ Vague: “Research this company” Specific prompts ensure consistent, useful results.

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Combine Multiple Actions

You can chain multiple actions together:
  1. Trigger: New form submission
  2. Action 1: Manus creates analysis
  3. Action 2: Send results to Slack
  4. Action 3: Save to Google Sheets
This creates complete, end-to-end automation.

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Use Filters for Precision

Add Zapier filters to only trigger Manus for specific conditions. Example: 
Trigger: New email in Gmail
Filter: Only if subject contains "partnership inquiry"
Action: Manus researches the sender's company
This prevents unnecessary tasks and saves credits.

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Schedule Recurring Tasks

Use “Schedule by Zapier” to trigger Manus tasks on a schedule:
  • Daily competitive research
  • Weekly market analysis
  • Monthly performance reports
Example: 
Trigger: Every Monday at 9 AM
Action: Manus researches competitors and creates a weekly report

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Common Questions

No. Manus works with Zapier’s free plan, though paid plans offer more tasks and features.
Yes. You can create multi-step Zaps that involve Manus and multiple other apps.
Use the “Get Task” action to retrieve task details and results. You can then send those results to other apps.
Zapier is no-code and visual—great for non-developers. The Manus API requires programming but offers more flexibility and control.
Next steps: Connect Manus on Zapier and build your first intelligent workflow.