Manus Agent for Slack offers two distinct ways to interact with the AI agent, depending on whether you are working collaboratively with your team or managing your own personal tasks.
Manus supports a wide range of input methods and delivers results in various formats, ensuring you can communicate in whatever way is most convenient for your workflow.
Channel Mentions (@Manus) vs. Direct Messages (DM)
Channel Mentions (@Manus): If you are working collaboratively on a shared project, you can mention @Manus directly within any public or private Slack channel where the bot has been added. When you use a channel mention, the entire team can see the request you made and the subsequent results provided by Manus. This mode is ideal for shared tasks and transparent workflows. This will create a new task under the person who tagged @Manus first.
Direct Messages (DM): Alternatively, you can send a Direct Message (DM) directly to the Manus Bot for private, one-on-one assistance. When you interact with Manus via Direct Message, these conversations are treated differently than standard tasks. DM conversations are automatically routed to the "Agents" section within your Manus dashboard interface. Importantly, tasks initiated via DM do not appear in your general "Past Tasks" list in Manus, keeping your personal interactions separate.
Interaction Mode | How It Works | Where It Appears in Manus | Best For |
Channel Mention | Type @Manus in any Slack channel | Standard Task List | Collaborative projects and shared tasks |
Direct Message (DM) | Send a private message to the Manus Bot | Agents Section | Personal tasks and private queries |
Supported Input Types
You can assign tasks to Manus using the following methods directly within your Slack channel or Direct Message:
Input Type | Description |
Text | Send standard text messages to ask questions, assign tasks, or provide context. |
Voice | Send voice notes. Manus will automatically transcribe the audio and process your request. |
Images and Videos | Share visual content for Manus to analyze, edit, or use as context for your tasks. |
Files | Upload documents, spreadsheets, and other files for Manus to read and work with. |
Special Commands
To help you manage your tasks efficiently, Manus supports several special slash commands within Slack.
Command | Description |
/help | View available options and commands |
/new_task | Start a new task |
/task_list | View your ongoing tasks |
/subscribe | Manage your subscription |
/agent_mode | Toggle agent mode |
/settings | Adjust your preferences |
/login | Log in or re-link your Manus account |
/new_schedule | Create a new scheduled task |
/schedule_list | View your scheduled tasks |
Receiving Results
Once Manus completes a task, it will deliver the results directly back to your Slack channel or DM. Manus sends an immediate acknowledgment when it receives your request, so you always know your task is being processed. A typing indicator will also be displayed while the response is being formulated.
Responses are formatted in clear, plain text for optimal readability within Slack. If your task involves generating or processing files, Manus will send the files directly to the chat.
Output Type | How It Is Delivered |
PDF documents | Sent directly as file attachments |
Images and Videos | Sent directly as media messages |
Audio | Sent as audio files |
Presentations (Slides) | Converted to PDF and sent as file attachments |
Markdown documents | Converted to PDF and sent as file attachments |
Web development projects | Delivered as a secure preview link |
Other files | Sent directly in their original format |
Common Related FAQs:
What is the difference between mentioning @Manus in a channel and sending a Direct Message?
Where do my DM conversations with Manus appear in the Manus dashboard?
What input types does Manus support on Slack?
How does Manus handle voice notes sent on Slack?
How will I know my request is being processed?
Why are presentations and Markdown documents converted to PDF before delivery?