Overview
What is Manus MCP?
Manus MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that can browse the web, perform search queries, and execute code. It is designed for developers and AI assistants to automate web research and run code in a sandboxed environment.
How to use Manus MCP?
Install with the setup script (./setup.sh) or manually using uv. Configure Claude for Desktop by editing its JSON configuration file to add the Manus MCP server, then restart the application. Alternatively, run the server directly with ./run.py or uvicorn app.main:app --reload and visit the API docs at http://localhost:8000/docs.
Key features of Manus MCP
- Google search tool for retrieving relevant links
- Web browsing with navigation, clicking, and content extraction
- Code execution in a sandbox supporting multiple languages
- Bash command execution with foreground/background modes
- Configurable environment variables for sandbox path and timeouts
Use cases of Manus MCP
- Automate web research and data collection via search and browsing
- Write, read, and execute code snippets in various languages within a sandbox
- Run shell commands and manage files in a sandboxed directory
- Perform interactive web tasks like clicking, scrolling, and form filling
FAQ from Manus MCP
What is Manus MCP?
Manus MCP is an MCP server that provides tools for web browsing, searching, and code execution in a sandboxed environment.
How can I install Manus MCP?
Run the provided setup.sh script, or manually install by cloning the repository, creating a virtual environment with uv, installing dependencies, and running the server.
What tools are available in Manus MCP?
The server includes hello_world, google_search, browse_web, code_interpreter, and bash_tool tools.
Can I configure the sandbox directory?
Yes, set the SANDBOX_DIR environment variable to specify a custom sandbox path, with a default of ~/manus-sandbox.
What languages are supported for code execution?
The code interpreter supports Python, JavaScript (Node.js), Bash, Ruby, Perl, and R.
