Set one useful AI task to run every morning
Get the same update without asking again.
If you ask for the same update every day, you can now set it once and stop rebuilding it from scratch. The simple win is a daily summary that comes back in the same work thread with the same files and instructions already attached.
That means less setup, fewer repeated prompts, and a better chance that the second and third run stay useful instead of drifting.
What changed
Manus announced Scheduled Tasks 2.0 on May 18. The new version can keep a repeating task inside the same task, Project, or web app instead of starting over as a fresh task every time.
Manus says Scheduled Tasks is now available to all users. The practical part is simple: your repeating prompt can keep using the same instructions, files, and previous results.
What this means in plain English
A lot of AI work breaks on the second day. The first run is fine, but the next morning you have to explain the task again, reattach the same files, and remind the tool what output you wanted.
This update is meant to remove that repeat setup. If you already have one useful task, like a daily action-item recap or a weekly competitor check, you can tell Manus to keep running that same job on a schedule in the same place.
If the word agent makes this sound heavier than it is, ignore the label. Think of it as turning one useful prompt into a repeating job.
A good first use
Start with one daily summary tied to work you are already doing, not a big automation project.
A solid first prompt is: Every weekday at 9 AM, summarize the open action items in this task and remind me what needs follow-up today.
That is easy to verify, easy to edit, and useful even if you never schedule anything else.
How to use it
- Open the Manus task or Project that already has the right context, such as files, notes, or past answers.
- Run the task once manually first so you can see whether the output is actually helpful.
- Add a schedule in plain language, such as every weekday at 9 AM.
- Name the output clearly, like a five-bullet summary, an updated report, or a reminder list.
- After the first scheduled run, check whether it stayed in the right thread and used the right context before you trust it with anything important.
What to do today
- Pick one task you repeat at least twice a week.
- Write the smallest version first, usually a short summary or checklist.
- Test it once by hand.
- If the output is good, schedule it for one weekday morning.
- Do not automate three things at once. One reliable repeating task is enough for a first win.
Official links
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