# Manus adds always-on Cloud Computers for bots and scripts By Steven Van · 2026-05-01 Persistent Ubuntu machines keep files and tools in place between tasks, with Basic, Standard, and Advanced plans under Settings. Manus has added Cloud Computer, a persistent machine that runs bots, scripts, and other software around the clock instead of only for the length of a chat session. Unlike a regular [Manus]() sandbox, which resets after each task, files and installed tools on a Cloud Computer stay in place, so Manus can pick up a project weeks or months later. The [announcement]() lists several use cases this unlocks: - Hosting 24/7 bots for Slack, Discord, WhatsApp, or Telegram - Running a persistent knowledge base or live database, such as MySQL, that updates over time - Self-hosting open-source tools like WordPress, Metabase, Odoo, Home Assistant, or Plausible - Running scheduled scrapers or reports on a set timer - Setting up command-line developer tools without needing to use a terminal directly Manus will assign a Cloud Computer automatically when a task needs continuous uptime, or a user can create one under Settings > My Computer, choosing between **Basic**, **Standard**, and **Advanced** plans depending on whether the work is a simple script, an active website or API, or a team database. The machine runs Ubuntu, is accessible via SSH or a web terminal, and has no graphical desktop. If a subscription lapses, the machine's working files are deleted, though delivered outputs remain in chat history. [![]()]() ![Manus]() Manus Hands-on AI action engine — goes beyond answers to execute tasks, automate workflows, and extend your reach with agents that actually do the work. [View Manus →]() [Original source]() [Read Manus adds always-on Cloud Computers for bots and scripts on Creators Toolbox]() --- Canonical source: https://creatorstoolbox.com/blog/manus-manus-cloud-computer