Manus has launched its AI Agents feature on Telegram, allowing users to complete full multi step tasks directly inside chat.
Quick Summary – TLDR:
- Manus Agents are now live on Telegram for all subscription tiers.
- Users can execute multi step workflows, send voice notes, photos, and documents.
- Two models are available, Manus 1.6 Max and Manus 1.6 Lite.
- The rollout comes shortly after Meta acquired Manus.
What Happened?
Manus officially rolled out its AI Agents integration on Telegram , bringing its full task execution engine into a messaging environment. The feature allows users to link their accounts in under a minute by scanning a QR code and begin delegating complex tasks directly inside chat.
However, shortly after launch, one always on Manus agent account on Telegram was reportedly suspended. Neither Telegram nor Meta has issued a public statement about the situation so far.
🚨BREAKING: Manus AI just got nuked from Telegram.
— Maksim Liashch (@LyashchMaxim) February 14, 2026
Two days ago? Fully operational. Autonomous agents running 24/7 in your DMs.
Persistent memory. Real background tasks.
Now the bot is blocked. Zero explanation.
Manus is coming to compete with clawdbot Manus vs ClawdBot was… pic.twitter.com/9MGUlPLsKk
Bringing Full AI Agents Into Messaging
Manus Agents is positioned as more than a simple chatbot. According to the company, the Telegram integration runs the same multi step reasoning engine available on the web platform and mobile apps.
Users can:
- Launch multi step tasks and receive results directly inside chat.
- Send voice messages for transcription.
- Upload photos for image editing or product content creation.
- Share documents for analysis and structured outputs.
- Customize the agent’s personality style.
- Choose between Manus 1.6 Max for deeper reasoning or Manus 1.6 Lite for faster responses.
The experience is designed to feel seamless. Once connected, Telegram acts as a persistent front door to the agent. Conversations remain synced across the web app and mobile clients, allowing users to continue workflows from anywhere.
The company emphasizes that the agent only accesses messages sent directly to it and does not have visibility into other chats, groups, or contacts.
Lowering the Barrier for Personal AI Agents
The move appears aimed at reducing the friction that has limited broader adoption of personal AI agent stacks such as OpenClaw. While OpenClaw gained popularity among technical users, it requires complex setup, maintenance, and unpredictable operating costs.
Manus is offering what it describes as a near one click path:
- Connect Telegram.
- Add tools and connectors.
- Install skills.
- Operate the agent from a familiar chat interface.
The company recently confirmed that it was acquired by Meta, adding another layer of significance to the rollout. Meta has also been seen testing OpenClaw style integrations within its own Meta AI ecosystem, signaling growing interest in messenger based AI agents.
Cost, Credits, and Competitive Pressure
Manus operates on a credit based pricing model. Agent workflows, which encourage longer sessions and background task execution, can consume credits quickly. For the feature to attract mainstream users, pricing transparency and predictable usage costs will likely play a major role.
Currently, Telegram is the only messaging platform fully live with Agents. However, Manus has outlined plans to expand to Messenger, WhatsApp, LINE, Slack, and Discord in the coming weeks. A co founder also hinted at upcoming updates within 30 days, including the ability to create specialized agents for group chats, native Windows and Mac apps, and even functionality that allows Manus to operate a user’s PC.
SQ Magazine Takeaway
Here is my honest take. Messaging apps are where people already spend most of their time. If AI agents are going mainstream, they need to live there, not inside complex dashboards.
Manus launching full task execution inside Telegram feels like a smart move, especially with Meta now backing the company. But the suspension of an always on agent account raises questions that need clarity. At the same time, cost control will determine whether this becomes a daily tool or just a demo feature people try once.
If Manus can expand across messaging platforms and keep pricing predictable, it could carve out a serious lead in the emerging personal AI agent market.
