> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://manus.im/docs/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Zapier > Connect Manus to 8,000+ apps with no-code automation ## 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. ## 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" ## How It Works ### 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 ### 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." ``` ### 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. ### 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 ## Popular Workflow Examples ### 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 ``` *** ### 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 ``` *** ### 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 ``` *** ### 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 ``` *** ### 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 ``` *** ### 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 ``` *** ### 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 ``` *** ### 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 ``` ## Available Manus Actions in Zapier | Action | Description | Use Case | | :-------------- | :--------------------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------- | | **Create Task** | Create a new Manus task with a custom prompt | Trigger any Manus capability from another app | | **Get Task** | Retrieve details of a specific task | Check task status or get results | | **Update Task** | Modify task properties (title, visibility, shareable link) | Change task settings after creation | | **Delete Task** | Remove a task | Clean up completed or unnecessary tasks | ## Setting Up Manus on Zapier ### 1. Create a Zapier Account Go to [zapier.com](http://zapier.com) and sign up (free plan available). ### 2. Create a New Zap Click "Create Zap" in Zapier. ### 3. Choose Your Trigger Select the app and event that will start the workflow. **Example**: Gmail → New Email ### 4. Add Manus Action Search for "Manus" and select "Create Task". ### 5. Connect Your Manus Account Authorize Zapier to access your Manus account. ### 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 ``` ### 7. Test and Activate Test the workflow to make sure it works, then turn it on. ## Tips for Effective Zapier Workflows ### 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. *** ### 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. *** ### 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. *** ### 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. *** ### 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 ``` ## 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](https://zapier.com/apps/manus/integrations) and build your first intelligent workflow.