Manus, the AI Agent platform acquired by Meta, officially launched its desktop application last night, introducing a core feature called “My Computer.” This update breaks the cloud-only limitation, enabling the AI to directly control a user's macOS or Windows system for local file management, app development, and hardware orchestration. Previously, Manus operated solely in a sandboxed cloud environment, which allowed web access and file handling but could not interact with software or documents installed on the user's machine.
20-Minute Dev Task: Building a Real-Time Translator Without Xcode
In a demo video, the system built a live meeting translation app in just 20 minutes, using only terminal commands and bypassing Xcode entirely. The AI executed each step locally after the user provided an initial goal and granted permission.
File Management: Auto-Classification for Thousands of Photos and Invoices
For everyday tasks, Manus can automatically scan and sort thousands of photos or batch-rename hundreds of invoices into a consistent format. This replaces repetitive manual work with a quick AI-driven workflow.
Safety Mechanism: Every Command Needs Your Go-Ahead
On the security front, Manus uses a “human-in-the-loop” model. Before any terminal command runs, the user must choose “Always Allow” or “Allow Once” to prevent accidental or unauthorized system changes. Manus Desktop currently supports macOS (Apple Silicon) and Windows, available for download from the official website.