Manusfeature
May 12, 2026·Source

Preferred Browser

Manus Browser Operator can run inside a specific Chrome browser you pre-configure with sign-ins and extensions, instead of a fresh sandbox session.

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  • Designate one authorized Chrome browser as the default environment for Browser Operator tasks
  • Start tasks from any device; Manus uses the preferred browser's Chrome session for web access
  • Falls back to another authorized browser if the preferred one is offline
  • Requires installing the Manus Browser Operator Chrome plugin and authorizing the browser

Best for

Web automations that need logged-in sessions, saved cookies, or specific Chrome extensions to work

When to use it

Routine tasks against accounts where you don't want Manus signing in from scratch every run

Who benefits

Operators running cross-device workflows where authenticated browser state matters

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