Manus has introduced the Manus Browser Operator, a browser extension now rolling out in beta to Pro, Plus, and Team users. This new tool allows Manus to operate within a user’s local browser, bringing automation directly to authenticated sessions like premium research platforms and CRM systems. The extension currently supports Chrome and Edge, with plans for wider browser compatibility in the future. Users can activate the "My Browser" connector, authorize secure sessions, and monitor automated workflows in real-time, maintaining full control and transparency over every action.
The targeted audience includes professionals and teams who rely on premium data tools or complex web-based workflows that involve sensitive or authenticated information. The Manus Browser Operator stands out by working within the user’s trusted environment, avoiding issues like unfamiliar logins or session expirations that can disrupt cloud-only automation. Compared to previous versions, which operated exclusively through a cloud sandbox, this extension provides seamless access to resources behind logins and leverages the user’s local setup for more reliable automation.
Industry experts and early testers have noted the value in bridging cloud and local browser automation, particularly for workflows involving proprietary or subscription services. Manus, known for its AI automation platform, aims to address longstanding workflow bottlenecks by merging the advantages of isolated cloud automation with the familiarity and trust of local browser sessions.
