Manus AI is an emerging AI agent that distinguishes itself by integrating various existing components into a seamless system, enabling it to autonomously perform a wide range of tasks, such as building games and websites, conducting research, and generating reports. Currently in beta and invite-only, Manus AI employs a sophisticated multi-agent architecture powered by Claude, which includes specialized agents like Executor, Planner, and Knowledge Agents to manage complex tasks effectively. Despite its impressive capabilities, Manus AI faces challenges like slow processing speed, code reliability issues, and context limits. On the GAIA benchmark for evaluating General AI Assistants, Manus AI achieved state-of-the-art performance, outperforming competitors like OpenAI Deep Research. While not open-source, Manus AI offers notable customization and tool integration, leading to impressive real-world applications, such as game development, web development, and research tasks. However, it should be seen as a tool for handling routine development tasks rather than replacing developers, as its code often requires refinement for production use.