Research whether you can buy a yak

A developer used Manus to browse for yak-buying info and compile a brief, while still stepping in when it got stuck.

Done with Manus· Intermediate

What they did
Allie Miller gave Manus one request: look into buying a yak for her family. The agent searched the web on its own, worked through pop-ups and ads, and wrote up a summary of what it found. She said it still needed a more specific prompt, plus a human review and occasional redirection when it hit a snag.
How it went
The agent was the strongest task-focused one her team tested. The run took 15 minutes and used 300 credits, about a third of her starting allotment, which she estimated at roughly $4 for each task.
Tips
Have it gather the basics first, then review the output before relying on it. If the task could lead to contacting sellers, buying, or submitting anything, make the agent pause for your approval first.

Try it yourself with Manus

Help me research whether I can buy a [unusual item] in [region]. Find likely places to buy one, normal price ranges, upkeep costs, and any legal or practical hurdles. Put the results in a short brief with sources. Before you contact any seller, place any order, or submit anything, stop and ask me to approve the next step.

Fill in the [brackets]. Agents can make mistakes, so review anything before it is sent, paid or deleted.

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