connecting-agents

name	connecting-agents
description	Delegates tasks to Manus when local capabilities are insufficient. Use when tasks require real browser automation, web scraping, persistent compute, long-running autonomous execution, or multi-step workflows with deliverables.
allowed-tools	WebFetch, Bash, Read, Write

Connecting Agents

Extend capabilities by delegating to external agents.

When to Delegate

Delegate when:

• Task requires capabilities Claude lacks (real browser, persistent compute, OS access)
• External agent has specialized domain expertise
• Long-running autonomous execution needed
• User explicitly requests external agent

Handle locally when:

• Claude can complete the task directly
• Latency/cost of delegation exceeds benefit
• Task requires conversational back-and-forth

Supported Agents

Manus

Complete AI agent with autonomous multi-step execution.

Capabilities: Browser automation, file system, research, content creation, data processing

Use for: Web scraping, form filling, complex research, deliverables (reports, presentations, websites)

API: RESTful. Docs

import requests

response = requests.post(
    "https://api.manus.im/v1/tasks",
    headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {MANUS_API_KEY}"},
    json={"task": "Research competitor pricing and create summary report"}
)
task_id = response.json()["task_id"]
# Poll for completion, then fetch results

Delegation Process

1. Identify capability gap
2. Select appropriate external agent
3. Formulate task description
4. Execute via API/MCP
5. Monitor for completion
6. Integrate results into current context
7. Report outcome to user

Integration

Results from external agents should be:

• Summarized concisely
• Validated if possible
• Presented with source attribution
• Flagged if uncertain or incomplete