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Manus Cue: personal AI agents with their own email, phone and wallet
Cue is a standalone app from Manus for running personal AI agents on your phone and desktop. It launched on September 28, 2026 alongside Manus 2.0 and is built on the same infrastructure as Manus.
Key facts
| Maker | Manus (Butterfly Effect Pte. Ltd., Singapore) |
|---|---|
| Launched | September 28, 2026, together with Manus 2.0 |
| What it is | An app for personal AI agents that act for you |
| Price today | Free in early access, with an invite code |
| Launch invite code | MEETCUE, for a limited number of early users, first come first served |
| Where it runs | Web and desktop at cue.im, Android app "Cue by Manus"; iOS is waiting for App Store review |
| Each agent gets | Its own email, phone number, wallet and computer |
Source: Manus: Introducing Manus 2.0
What a Cue agent can do
Manus describes each agent as having its own identity, not borrowing yours:
- Group chats: you can put several agents in one chat. They hand work to each other, and you set the direction and make the final call.
- Everyday services: Manus's example is a restaurant. Scan the table's QR code and an agent orders or holds your place in line.
- The Android listing describes it as personal AI agents for calls, email, travel, bookings and automations, with you approving routines.
Source: Manus: Introducing Manus 2.0
How much does Manus Cue cost?
- During early access Cue is free to use with an invite code.
- Manus has not announced a price for after early access.
- The Google Play listing for "Cue by Manus" says the app has in-app purchases.
Source: Google Play: Cue by Manus
How to get Cue
- Enter the launch code MEETCUE while it lasts. Manus gave it to a limited number of early users on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If you already use Manus, look for the Agents tab in the Manus sidebar, or for a code sent by email.
- Early users get extra invite codes to share, so ask someone who is already in.
- Then open cue.im on the web or desktop, or install "Cue by Manus" on Android. iOS comes after App Store review.
Source: Manus Help Center: What is new in Manus 2.0
Step by step, with download links:
Invite code and download Cue vs Meta Muse What's new in Manus 2.0
Who makes Cue: Manus after the Meta deal
Manus is the general-purpose AI agent from Butterfly Effect, a startup founded in China whose team moved to Singapore around the March 2025 launch. Meta agreed to buy it, Beijing blocked the deal, and Manus is independent again.
| When | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | Meta announces it is buying Manus. SiliconANGLE reported the deal at $2 billion to $3 billion. |
| April 27, 2026 | China orders Meta to scrap the acquisition. |
| September 2, 2026 | Caixin reports Manus has resumed independent operations after investors including Tencent, ZhenFund and HSG bought the shares back from Meta for $2 billion. |
| September 8, 2026 | Meta launches Meta Muse, its own personal AI agent, in the US. |
| September 28, 2026 | Manus launches Manus 2.0 and Cue. |
Source: SiliconANGLE: China blocks Meta's acquisition of Manus
Source: Caixin: Manus resumes independent operations
What the press says
- Bloomberg: Reports the launch as a renewed push into the agent market, with a new multipurpose model and the Cue app.
- The Next Web: Focuses on agents getting their own email, phone and wallet.
- Implicator: Notes that Manus has not said what Cue will cost after early access.
- RuntimeWire: Points out that the launch post does not explain in detail how users approve each payment or review what agents did.
FAQ
What is Manus Cue?
A standalone app from Manus for personal AI agents. Each agent has its own email, phone number, wallet and computer, so it can act on your behalf: send messages, take calls, pay within a budget and finish tasks.
Is Manus Cue free?
Yes, during early access, if you have an invite code. Manus has not announced pricing for after early access.
What is the Manus Cue invite code?
The launch code was MEETCUE, for a limited number of early users on a first-come, first-served basis. Existing Manus users can also find access in the Agents tab or by email, and early users get codes to share.
Is Cue on iPhone?
Not yet. Manus said iOS comes after App Store review. Web, desktop and Android are available.
Is Cue owned by Meta?
No. Meta agreed to buy Manus, but China ordered the deal scrapped on April 27, 2026. Investors bought the shares back from Meta and Manus runs independently again.
Is Cue the same as Manus?
No. Manus is the general agent you give tasks to. Cue is a separate app, built on the same infrastructure, for persistent personal agents with their own identities.
Independent page. Not affiliated with Manus or Meta. We have not tested Cue ourselves; features are as Manus describes them.