Use Manus to build a video app from scratch

A developer used Manus to take an AI video product from zero to a working beta with the core features in place.

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What they did
They set Manus 1.6 Max on a full build that covered both the mobile app and the backend. Manus researched video APIs, handled service-account login, wired up the generation flow, defined the schema, and wrote tests, while the developer reviewed code, checked logs when things broke, and ran device tests. As the project progressed, they had Manus add extra capabilities such as image-to-video.
How it went
They say they reached an MVP in around 3 weeks. The app ended up with 55 passing tests, no TypeScript errors, and features such as text-to-video, image-to-video, auth, credits, history, and live progress updates. Troubleshooting was still weak when the system lacked context from the user, and the app was still in beta when people asked for a link.
Tips
Plan the data model earlier than they did. It also makes sense to test on real iOS and Android devices sooner.

Try it yourself with Manus

Help me create a production-ready AI video app from the ground up. Start by outlining the app and backend for [React Native or web], using [TypeScript] and [Tailwind or another UI approach]. Include user accounts, credits, a video library, uploads, webhook handling, background job tracking, and billing. Work in clear stages: design the architecture, define the data model, connect the video service, build the creation flow, add the interface, and then write tests. After each stage, show me what changed and wait for my approval before doing anything irreversible, including spending money, sending data, deleting files, or publishing the app. If you need to pick a video provider or model, compare the options and ask before creating accounts or turning on billing. End by listing the environment variables, deployment steps, and costs I should prepare.

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