Manus Tool Guide
Updated July 2026
Manus is a web AI agent for research, planning, and multi-step tasks. PromptDC Desktop rewrites selected prompts in place on the Manus website in any browser, with the Chrome extension as a secondary option.
Manus tool guide
Rewrite prompts in place inside Manus.
Works everywhere
PromptDC Desktop works in any app on Mac or Windows. The Chrome extension covers any website.
In-Place Rewrites
Transform rough notes into clear, structured instructions instantly.
See PromptDC in Action
This demo shows the standard PromptDC flow, and it works the same way in Manus.
Why Use PromptDC with Manus?
What changes when you rewrite prompts with PromptDC inside Manus.
Rewrite in Manus
Select a draft in Manus, press Command+Shift+E on Mac or Ctrl+Shift+E on Windows, review the rewrite, and choose Replace.
Manus Briefs
The Professional profile turns a rough Manus request into a structured brief covering goal, sources, constraints, deliverables, and completion checks.
Chrome Field Rewriting
On the Manus website in Chrome, use Command+Shift+Space or Ctrl+Shift+Space to rewrite the active field as a secondary option.
Manus Site Default
Set the Professional profile as the default for the Manus website, then switch profiles when the task changes.
Reusable Manus Context
Use Always Include to carry source requirements, decision rules, and deliverable standards into each Manus rewrite.
Formats and Languages
Choose Text, JSON, XML, or YAML for the rewritten Manus prompt, and select its output language.
Before and after prompts for Manus
See how specific context, constraints, and outcomes turn a rough request into a prompt Manus can act on.
Research a tutor market
Before PromptDC
Research competitors for my product.
After PromptDC
Research scheduling tools for independent tutors. Find 8 direct competitors serving teams under 20. Capture audience, workflow, public price, integrations, difference. Cite official product and pricing pages; mark unknowns. Deliver comparison and three evidence-backed opportunities.
Why this is better: A bounded market, authoritative sources, fields, uncertainty, and synthesis guide the agent.
Plan a Berlin trip
Before PromptDC
Plan my trip to Berlin next month.
After PromptDC
Plan three days around supplied dates and meetings. Use the confirmed hotel and preserve meeting times. Group options by neighborhood with transit buffers. Verify hours and reservations on official sites. Output schedule, booking list, and evening backups.
Why this is better: Fixed commitments, current verification, logistics, and contingencies make the plan usable.
Produce a launch dossier
Before PromptDC
Help me launch this product.
After PromptDC
Use the attached B2B analytics brief. Research five communities, ten publications, and recent analogs. Label paid placements and cite every contact or rule. Create a four-week plan with owner, asset, channel, metric. Deliver sources, calendar, and one-page risk register.
Why this is better: The task combines sourced research with accountable execution and risk planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
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