Automate structured AI workflows by integrating Manus directly into HighLevel Workflows. With native Manus triggers and actions, you can create, manage, and continue AI tasks without third-party automation tools. This integration enables real-time AI execution, lifecycle-based automation, and scalable task orchestration directly inside HighLevel.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• What is Manus – Actions & Triggers in Workflows?
• Key Benefits of Manus Actions & Triggers
• Prerequisites & Permissions
• Connecting Your Manus Account
• Available Triggers (Manus → HighLevel)
• Available Actions (HighLevel → Manus)
• Best Practice: Store the Task ID
• How to Use Manus in a Workflow
• Common Use Cases
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Related Articles

What is Manus – Actions & Triggers in Workflows?

Manus is a task-based AI system where each task begins with a prompt, processes structured AI logic, and returns an output. Tasks can also be continued with additional prompts, allowing multi-step AI execution within a single task lifecycle.

The Manus integration in HighLevel enables two-way automation:

• HighLevel → Manus: Create, update, continue, fetch, or delete AI tasks using workflow actions.

• Manus → HighLevel: Trigger workflows automatically when task events occur (such as task creation or completion).
  
  

This eliminates the need for external middleware tools and allows you to build fully automated AI-driven workflows directly inside HighLevel.

Key Benefits of Manus Actions & Triggers

Integrating Manus into HighLevel Workflows allows agencies and businesses to operationalize AI in a structured, scalable way.

• Native AI Automation: Create and manage Manus tasks directly inside HighLevel without third-party tools.
  
  

• Instant Task-Based Triggers: Automatically trigger workflows when Manus tasks are created or stopped.
  
  

• Multi-Step AI Logic: Continue existing tasks with follow-up prompts to create structured AI workflows.
  
  

• End-to-End Visibility: Track task IDs and execution logs within HighLevel.
  
  

• Premium Workflow Integration: Manus steps function as Premium Workflow actions and support agency rebilling.
  
  

• Scalable AI Operations: Build repeatable automations for prospecting, research, content creation, and more.

Prerequisites & Permissions

Before using Manus triggers and actions in workflows, ensure the following requirements are met:

• Workflow Access: You must have access to Automation → Workflows in the sub-account.
  
  

• Premium Features Enabled: Manus triggers and actions are premium workflow steps and must be enabled at the agency level if required.
  
  

• Valid Manus Subscription: AI task processing and usage limits depend on your Manus subscription plan.
  
  

• API Key Access: You must generate a valid API key from your Manus dashboard.

Connecting Your Manus Account

A one-time connection allows HighLevel to securely communicate with Manus via API authentication.

Connect from Workflow Builder

1. In HighLevel, open Automation → Workflows and add any Manus action or trigger.
   → If not connected, click Connect Now and sign in to Manus to approve access.
   → If already connected, fields load instantly in the step.
   
   

Connect from Integrations Page

1. Sub-Account settings → Integrations → Manus → Connect.
   
   

Getting Your Manus API Key

1. Navigate to Manus API Settings.

2. Click on Create New.

3. Copy the generated API key.

4. Paste the key into the API key field when prompted.

Available Triggers (Manus → HighLevel)

Manus triggers allow workflows to start automatically based on AI task lifecycle events. These triggers fire instantly when conditions are met.

• Triggers fire instantly.

• Triggers only activate for tasks created through HighLevel workflows.

• Tasks created directly inside the Manus application will not trigger workflows.

Available Actions (HighLevel → Manus)

Manus actions allow you to control AI task execution directly from within a workflow.

Each action requires a stored Task ID when referencing an existing task.

Best Practice: Store the Task ID

Every time you use the Create Task action, Manus returns a unique Task ID. Storing this Task ID in a custom contact or opportunity field ensures reliable automation.

This is required when using:

• Get Task

• Continue Task with Prompt

• Update Task

• Delete Task

Without storing the Task ID, downstream workflow steps may fail or reference the wrong task.

How to Use Manus in a Workflow

1. Go to Automation → Workflows and click + Create Workflow (or open an existing one).
   
   
2. Select a trigger (Manus trigger or another workflow trigger)
   
   
   
   

3. Add a Manus action (e.g., Create Task)
   
   

   
   
   

4. Map merge fields such as:

   • {{contact.first_name}}

   • {{contact.email}}

   • {{opportunity.name}}

   • {{custom_values}}
     
     

5. Optionally store the returned Task ID in a custom field
   
   

6. Add conditions or Wait steps
   
   

7. Test and Publish

Common Use Cases

Below are practical agency and business examples.

1. Proposal Generation + ClickUp Review Task

Goal: Auto-generate proposal when deal reaches “Proposal Requested” and create review task in ClickUp.

Trigger
Pipeline Stage Changed → Stage = Proposal Requested

Workflow Steps

1. Create Task (Manus)
   Prompt: Generate a proposal for {{contact.first_name}} for {{opportunity.name}} including scope, deliverables, pricing, and timeline.

2. Store Task ID → manus_proposal_task_id

3. Wait (1–2 min)

4. Get Task (Manus)

5. Create Internal Note (HighLevel) → Attach draft

6. Create Task (ClickUp) → “Review Proposal – {{opportunity.name}}”

7. Internal Notification → Assigned sales rep
   
   

Outcome: Sales gets a ready draft. Delivery sees task instantly in ClickUp.

2. Lead Research + Google Contacts Enrichment

Goal: Auto-research inbound leads before sales outreach.

Trigger
Form Submitted → Inbound Lead Form

Workflow Steps

1. Create Task (Manus)
   Prompt: Research {{custom.company_name}}. Summarize industry, size, competitors, and likely pain points.

2. Store Task ID

3. Wait

4. Get Task (Manus)

5. Create Internal Note (HighLevel)

6. Update Contact (Google Contacts) → Add research summary

7. Internal Notification → Sales rep
   
   

Outcome: Rep starts call with AI-generated insights. CRM and Google Contacts both enriched.

3. Website Scraping & Personalized Prospecting (Opportunity-Based)

Goal: Automatically research a prospect’s company website from an Opportunity and generate personalized outbound messaging.

Trigger

• Pipeline Stage Changed → “Prospecting”

• OR Opportunity Created
  
  

Store website in an Opportunity custom field:
{{opportunity.website}}

Step 1: Create Task (Manus) – Website Analysis

Add Create Task (Manus).

Prompt Example:

Analyze this website: {{opportunity.website}}

Extract:
- Positioning
- Core services
- Target audience
- Differentiators

Then write 1 personalized cold email referencing their positioning and services.
Keep it concise and consultative.

Step 2: Store Task ID

Save to: manus_scrape_task_id

Step 3: Wait (1–2 min) → Get Task

Use Get Task (Manus) to retrieve:

• Website insights

• Personalized email draft

Step 4: Use the Output

• Create internal note on Opportunity

• Update Opportunity custom fields

• Send generated email

• Create follow-up task for SDR

Outcome: When an Opportunity enters Prospecting, the system auto-researches the company and drafts tailored outreach — reducing manual SDR effort and improving personalization at scale.

4. Competitor Ad Scraping + AI Content Generation (Manus + OpenRouter)

Goal: Scrape competitor ads, extract messaging patterns, and generate differentiated ad creatives automatically.

Trigger

• Pipeline Stage Changed → “Content Strategy”

• OR Opportunity Tag Added → “Ad Research”
  
  

Store competitor URLs in:
{{opportunity.competitor_urls}}

Step 1: Create Task (Manus) – Scrape & Analyze Ads

Add Create Task (Manus).

Prompt Example:

Scrape ads from:

{{opportunity.competitor_urls}}

Extract:
- Hooks
- Value propositions
- Offers
- CTAs
- Emotional triggers

Summarize common themes and identify positioning gaps.

Step 2: Store Task ID

Save to: manus_ad_research_task_id

Step 3: Wait → Get Task

Retrieve structured competitor insights.

Step 4: Generate Creative (OpenRouter Action)

Add OpenRouter Action.

Prompt Example:

Using this competitor analysis:

{{manus_output}}

Create:
- 3 Facebook ad variations
- 2 LinkedIn ads
- 1 landing page section

Differentiate clearly from competitors.
Tone: Conversion-focused and authoritative.

Step 5: Route Output

• Create internal note

• Create “Review Ads” task

• Push to ClickUp/Notion

• Notify marketing team

Outcome: When an Opportunity enters Content Strategy, competitor ads are analyzed automatically and differentiated creatives are generated — creating an AI-driven competitive intelligence and content engine inside HighLevel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I view the full output of a Manus task?
Full prompt history and task lifecycle details are available in your Manus dashboard.

Q: How do I retrieve the output of a task inside HighLevel?
Use the “Get Task” action and reference the stored Task ID to fetch the latest task details.

Q: What are common reasons a task might fail?
Integration disconnected, invalid Task ID, task already stopped, missing required prompt input, or API authorization failure. Check Automation → Workflows → Execution Logs for error details.

Q: Do I need a paid Manus plan to use this integration?
The integration works with Manus accounts, but usage limits and advanced features depend on your Manus subscription.

Q: Are Manus actions and triggers premium workflow steps?
Yes, they follow HighLevel Premium Workflow billing rules.

Q: Is there a limit to how many tasks I can create?
Task limits depend on your Manus subscription plan and API usage caps.

Q : Does HighLevel include AI credits for Manus?
No. HighLevel does not include AI credits for Manus. AI usage is billed by Manus, along with standard automation rates in HighLevel.

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