Meta Platforms’ AI unit Manus — recently acquired by Meta (Mark Zuckerberg’s parent company) — has begun rolling out AI “agents” directly inside messaging apps, with Telegram as the first platform to go live. These personal AI agents are similar in concept to the viral OpenClaw agents (which let users automate tasks and workflows via chat interaction), but tailored for easy use without complex setup.
✨ What These Agents Can Do
Unlike basic chatbots that only respond to text, Manus AI agents are designed to execute real tasks autonomously:
- Multi‑step workflows: Users can ask for tasks like summarising documents, analysing data, creating images or presentations, and even generating websites — and the agent breaks down and completes them step by step.
- Rich content support: Voice messages, photos, and documents can be sent straight to the AI in chat, and the agent can transcribe, interpret, and act on them.
- Long‑term memory: The AI retains user preferences and writing style for more personalised interactions over time.
- Tool integrations: Over time, Manus agents may connect with productivity tools like Gmail, calendars, and Notion to complete tasks across platforms more seamlessly.
This makes them more than simple assistants — they’re autonomous agents that can plan, reason, and fulfil user requests directly within the chat window.
📱 How It Works on Telegram
Getting started is very straightforward:
Link your Manus account to Telegram by scanning a QR code displayed via the Manus app.
Once connected, the AI appears as a regular chat contact in Telegram.
Send natural language requests, and the agent responds with meaningful results — such as reports, summaries, or completed tasks — right in the same conversation.
No coding, server setup, or developer skills are required.
🆚 OpenClaw and the AI Agent Trend
The concept of personal AI agents has recently gained major traction thanks to tools like OpenClaw — an open‑source agent platform that lets users automate tasks across messaging apps and tools. OpenClaw’s popularity has shown there’s high demand for “AI that really does work for you,” not just chat.
Manus Agents are seen as Meta’s strategic entry into this space, offering a friendlier, fully hosted agent experience inside familiar apps like Telegram — and soon WhatsApp, Messenger, LINE, Slack, and more.
📌 Why This Matters
🚀 Easier Access for Everyday Users
Telegram is just the starting point — once users can interact with powerful autonomous AI inside a chat they already use daily, the barrier to trying AI agents drops dramatically.
🧠 Practical, Real‑World Use
From summarising PDFs to generating presentations, these agents can handle complex tasks often reserved for desktops or specialised apps.
📈 Part of a Broader AI Agent Boom
Meta’s move follows broader industry momentum around AI agents — with tools like OpenClaw and major AI platforms pushing toward agent‑based workflows rather than simple responses.
📅 What’s Next
- More messaging platforms: WhatsApp, Messenger and others are expected to get Manus Agents soon.
- Advanced features: Upcoming updates may include inserting agents in group chats, deeper tool integrations (like calendar or email), and even native desktop applications.
🧠 Final Take
The launch of AI agents from Manus on Telegram represents a new phase in making advanced AI automation part of everyday communication — not just standalone apps. By embedding autonomous, task‑executing agents into familiar messaging platforms, Meta and Manus are pushing the future of AI into users’ daily routines — and following the trend popularised by tools like OpenClaw.
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