Agent update
Automations: schedules, triggers and advanced workflows
Manus Automations, added in Manus 2.0 on 28 Sep 2026, let work start on a schedule or when something happens in a connected service, such as a new email, a calendar event, a Slack message, a Notion update, or a change in ad performance.
How to use Manus Automations for small business
A bookkeeper could tell Manus, in one prompt, to watch the inbox for supplier bills and start a first-pass coding draft when a new message arrives. A clinic manager could trigger a reminder workflow when a calendar appointment is booked, or run a weekly report every Friday morning. A marketing coordinator could ask Manus to watch ad performance and draft a short note when results move, instead of checking the dashboard by hand.
Previously, Scheduled Tasks could only start work at a set time. Automations add event triggers, and Manus sets up and runs the workflow from that single instruction. Manus 2.0 is available now on the web, desktop and mobile. A Cloud Computer can be purchased if an automation needs a machine that stays on when your laptop closes. The announcement does not list which plans include Automations, what they cost, or whether they are limited by country.
Most useful for: Marketing Operations Manager – Build and manage marketing automation and lead routing, Automation Consultant – Build and test workflows and AI agents in tools such as Zapier, Make or n8n, Office Manager – Coordinate workflow and deadlines across the team
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from Scheduled Tasks?
Previously, Scheduled Tasks could only start work at a set time. Automations add event triggers, so work can also begin when something happens in a connected service. You tell Manus in a single prompt what to watch and what to do next, and it sets up and runs the workflow.
How do I set one up, and what does it cost?
You tell Manus in a single prompt what to watch and what to do next, and it sets up and runs the workflow. The post does not publish a price or a required plan. If the automation needs to run around the clock after you close your laptop, Manus also offers a separately purchased Cloud Computer.
Which services can trigger an automation?
The announcement names a new email, a change in ad performance, a calendar event, a Slack message, or a Notion update. It does not provide a complete connector list, so other services should be treated as unconfirmed unless you see them in the product.