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OpenManus is an open-source agentic framework that enables LLM-powered agents to autonomously complete complex tasks by orchestrating tool calls, browser interactions, and multi-step workflows without requiring API invites. It combines a React-style planning engine (app/flow/planning.py) with specialized agent types (browser.py, swe.py, data_analysis.py, mcp.py) that can navigate UIs, analyze data, write code, and execute sandboxed operations through Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Daytona sandbox integration. Modular monorepo structure: app/agent/ contains specialized agent implementations (base.py, browser.py, swe.py, data_analysis.py, mcp.py, react.py, toolcall.py), app/flow/ manages orchestration (base.py, planning.py, flow_factory.py), app/prompt/ holds prompt templates, and app/daytona/ wraps sandbox execution. LLM backends (app/llm.py, app/bedrock.py) abstract provider differences, while app/mcp/server.py implements the Model Context Protocol server.

AI/ML engineers and product teams building autonomous agent applications who need a flexible, open foundation for tool-using agents without vendor lock-in or invite codes; also developers from the MetaGPT ecosystem seeking to extend agentic capabilities into browser automation, software engineering tasks, and data analysis workflows.

Actively developed with solid foundational infrastructure—recent CI/CD workflows (build-package.yaml, pre-commit checks), multiple agent implementations, and Docker support suggest ongoing maintenance. However, the codebase is still relatively young (prototype launched in ~3 hours per README), with no clear v1.0 release marker or extensive test suite visible in the file structure, placing it in 'rapidly maturing' rather than 'battle-hardened production' territory.

Dependencies on external LLM providers (bedrock.py suggests AWS integration) and MCP/Daytona sandbox orchestration introduce operational complexity and potential vendor coupling. The heavy Python codebase (465KB) with minimal TypeScript (10KB, chart_visualization only) suggests the charting layer is secondary or decorative. No visible test directory in the top-60 files is a red flag; Dependabot integration exists but commit recency and issue backlog are not quantified here.

GitHub Actions workflows for automated PR validation (pr-autodiff.yaml), environment checks (environment-corrupt-check.yaml), and package building (build-package.yaml) indicate active CI/CD iteration. The presence of issue templates (show_me_the_bug.yaml, request_new_features.yaml) and stale issue automation suggests community engagement. README translations (ja, ko, zh) indicate international expansion efforts.

git clone https://github.com/FoundationAgents/OpenManus.git
cd OpenManus
pip install -e .
# or Docker: docker build -t openmanus .

Exact dev setup commands not visible in provided files; check requirements.txt or setup.py in root.

Daily commands: Inferred from Dockerfile and structure—likely python -m app or entry point in app/init.py or app/agent/manus.py. Exact commands not visible; check Dockerfile for CMD instruction or README for 'Quick Start' section.

• app/agent/manus.py — Core agent orchestrator that coordinates multi-tool workflows; entry point for understanding agent execution model
• app/flow/base.py — Abstract base for workflow execution; essential for understanding how tasks are decomposed and sequenced
• app/llm.py — LLM client abstraction handling Bedrock and other model providers; critical dependency for all agent reasoning
• app/tool/tool_collection.py — Central registry for all available tools; must-read for understanding tool plugin architecture
• app/sandbox/core/sandbox.py — Isolated execution environment manager; foundational for safe code/bash execution in agents
• app/prompt/__init__.py — Prompt template registry; critical for understanding how agents are instructed to behave
• app/config.py — Configuration and environment setup; required for deploying and customizing agent behavior

Add a new tool to the agent toolkit

1. Create a new tool class extending app/tool/base.py with execute() and get_definition() methods (app/tool/base.py)
2. Register the tool in the factory method within app/tool/tool_collection.py (app/tool/tool_collection.py)
3. Import and add tool to the agent's available tools list in app/agent/base.py (app/agent/base.py)

Add a new agent type with custom reasoning

1. Create new agent class in app/agent/ extending app/agent/base.py and implement think() method (app/agent/base.py)
2. Add corresponding prompt template in app/prompt/ directory with agent-specific instructions (app/prompt/__init__.py)
3. Register agent in app/config.py and update flow factory in app/flow/flow_factory.py (app/config.py)

Extend workflow planning for multi-step tasks

1. Create task decomposition logic by extending app/flow/planning.py with new planning strategy (app/flow/planning.py)
2. Update planning prompts in app/prompt/planning.py with domain-specific task breakdown instructions (app/prompt/planning.py)
3. Integrate new planning flow in app/flow/flow_factory.py to make it available to agents (app/flow/flow_factory.py)

Add support for a new LLM provider

1. Add provider client implementation in app/llm.py with standard interface methods (app/llm.py)
2. Add provider credentials/config keys in app/config.py with environment variable mappings (app/config.py)
3. Register provider in LLM factory method and handle model routing in app/llm.py (app/llm.py)

• Python + Pydantic — Type-safe agent implementations with structured data validation for tool calls and LLM responses
• AWS Bedrock + OpenAI API abstraction — Multi-provider LLM support allows flexibility in model selection and cost optimization
• Sandboxed execution (app/sandbox/) — Isolated environment prevents malicious code from compromising host system while agents execute arbitrary commands/scripts
• Tool abstraction + registry pattern — Pluggable tools allow easy extension without modifying core agent logic; factory pattern enables dynamic tool discovery
• Prompt templates + schema — Separates instruction logic from code; enables versioning, A/B testing, and multi-language support for agent behaviors
• React/ReAct reasoning patterns — Structured thinking with tool use enables interpretable agent decisions with explicit reasoning traces

• Synchronous execution model in agents

  • Why: Simplifies state management and error handling in complex multi-step workflows
  • Consequence: Cannot parallelize independent tool calls; potentially slower for I/O-heavy tasks

• Python-based sandboxing instead of containerization

  • Why: Faster startup times and lower resource overhead for short-lived executions
  • Consequence: Less isolation than containers; relies on OS-level security and careful code review

• Prompt-based tool selection over learned routing

  • Why: No training required; works immediately with new tools via semantic understanding
  • Consequence: LLM-dependent; may fail if tool descriptions are ambiguous or conflicting

• Unified agent base class with composition

  • Why: Reduces duplication across ReAct, SWE, browser, and data analysis agents
  • Consequence: Less customization per agent type; constraints on radical algorithmic differences

• Real-time agent collaboration or multi-agent communication (no message broker/event system in core)
• Persistent knowledge base or vector

1. LLM provider credentials: bedrock.py suggests AWS integration requiring AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID, AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY, and region configuration. 2) Daytona sandbox dependencies: sandbox.py requires external Daytona service or Docker daemon; cannot run tests without sandbox availability. 3) MCP server lifecycle: app/mcp/server.py may require explicit startup/shutdown or signal handling not obvious from file names. 4) No visible requirements.txt or setup.py in file list—actual Python dependencies are hidden. 5) TypeScript chart visualization is separate ecosystem (@visactor packages)—may have version conflicts with Python deps.

• Model Context Protocol (MCP) — OpenManus uses MCP (app/mcp/server.py) to standardize tool/capability registration and discovery; understanding MCP is essential to extending agent capabilities and integrating external services
• React/ReAct Pattern (Reasoning + Acting) — app/flow/planning.py and app/agent/react.py implement the ReAct loop (Thought → Action → Observation); core to how agents decompose tasks and recover from errors
• Agentic Loop / Orchestration — app/flow/base.py and planning.py manage multi-step workflows where agents iteratively call tools, observe results, and decide next steps; critical for understanding task decomposition
• Prompt Engineering / Few-Shot Learning — app/prompt/ directory holds templates for different agent types (browser, swe, data_analysis); understanding prompt design is crucial for agent behavior tuning
• Sandboxing / Isolated Execution — app/daytona/ wraps sandboxed code execution (e.g., for swe.py or data_analysis.py); essential for security and resource isolation when agents run untrusted or complex code
• Tool Use / Function Calling — app/agent/toolcall.py and app/mcp/server.py manage LLM function-calling: how agents invoke tools, parse LLM outputs, and bind results back to context; fundamental to agent capability
• Browser Automation / UI Task Grounding — app/agent/browser.py enables agents to interact with web UIs (navigate, click, fill forms); critical for real-world automation tasks and understanding state management in dynamic environments

• geekan/MetaGPT — Parent project/inspiration from core authors; provides multi-agent orchestration patterns and prompt engineering foundations that OpenManus builds upon
• OpenManus/OpenManus-RL — Sister project for reinforcement learning-based tuning of LLM agents (GRPO methods); directly related for improving agent decision-making via RL feedback
• anthropic/anthropic-sdk-python — If OpenManus uses Claude via MCP (likely given Bedrock support), this SDK handles LLM communication and tool_use blocks
• starliner/starliner — Potential alternative for browser automation tasks; complements or competes with app/agent/browser.py approach
• lavague-ai/LaVague — Similar open-source web automation agent; reference for browser task orchestration patterns and UI understanding

To work on one of these in Claude Code or Cursor, paste: Implement the "<title>" PR idea from CLAUDE.md, working through the checklist as the task list.

Add comprehensive unit tests for app/agent modules

The repo has multiple agent implementations (base.py, browser.py, manus.py, react.py, swe.py, toolcall.py) but no visible test directory. Given the complexity of agent orchestration and LLM integration, unit tests for agent initialization, tool execution, and error handling would significantly improve reliability and reduce regressions.

• [ ] Create tests/ directory structure mirroring app/agent/
• [ ] Add unit tests for app/agent/base.py covering agent lifecycle and tool registration
• [ ] Add tests for app/agent/manus.py covering manus-specific agent behavior
• [ ] Add tests for app/agent/react.py covering ReAct loop and tool call handling
• [ ] Update .github/workflows/pre-commit.yaml or create new test workflow to run pytest on each PR
• [ ] Add pytest and pytest-cov to dev dependencies

Add integration tests for sandbox execution and terminal operations

The sandbox module (app/sandbox/) manages code execution with core/sandbox.py, core/terminal.py, and core/manager.py. Without integration tests, changes to sandbox initialization or command execution could silently break user workflows. This is critical for an agent that executes code.

• [ ] Create tests/sandbox/ directory
• [ ] Add tests for app/sandbox/core/sandbox.py covering sandbox creation, cleanup, and isolation
• [ ] Add tests for app/sandbox/core/terminal.py covering command execution, output capture, and error handling
• [ ] Add tests for app/sandbox/core/manager.py covering sandbox lifecycle management
• [ ] Create .github/workflows/sandbox-integration-test.yaml to run sandbox tests in isolated environment
• [ ] Document sandbox testing setup in CONTRIBUTING.md (if exists, else create it)

Add workflow tests for app/flow module and planning logic

The flow orchestration system (app/flow/base.py, flow_factory.py, planning.py) is central to agent decision-making, but there are no visible tests. Adding tests for flow construction, plan generation, and state transitions would catch logic errors early and enable safer refactoring.

• [ ] Create tests/flow/ directory with test files for each module
• [ ] Add unit tests for app/flow/flow_factory.py covering flow instantiation for different agent types
• [ ] Add tests for app/flow/planning.py covering prompt-based planning and output parsing
• [ ] Add tests for app/flow/base.py covering flow state management and execution
• [ ] Add test cases that verify planning behavior with mocked LLM responses
• [ ] Add tests to .github/workflows/pre-commit.yaml or create separate workflow

• Add unit tests for app/agent/base.py and app/agent/toolcall.py—no test/ directory visible suggests core agent logic lacks coverage; create tests/agent/test_base.py with mock LLM responses
• Document the MCP protocol integration: create docs/MCP_INTEGRATION.md explaining how app/mcp/server.py registers tools, how agents discover them, and provide a minimal example custom tool
• Implement missing agent type: create app/agent/web_scraper.py extending base.py for structured data extraction from websites, filling gap between browser.py (interactive) and data_analysis.py (post-processing)

• High · Outdated and Vulnerable Puppeteer Dependency — app/tool/chart_visualization/package.json. The package.json specifies puppeteer@^24.9.0. Puppeteer is known to have had security vulnerabilities in various versions. The caret (^) allows automatic updates to minor versions which may introduce breaking changes or vulnerabilities. Additionally, Puppeteer downloads Chromium during installation, which can be a vector for supply chain attacks if not properly verified. Fix: Pin Puppeteer to a specific verified version, regularly audit for CVEs, and consider using Puppeteer's integrity checks. Implement a security scanning tool like npm audit or Snyk in CI/CD pipelines.
• High · Unverified External Dependencies in Node Package — app/tool/chart_visualization/package.json. @visactor/vchart (^1.13.7) and @visactor/vmind (2.0.5) are third-party visualization libraries with caret version pinning that allows minor version updates. These dependencies lack pinned versions and could receive updates with vulnerabilities without explicit approval. Fix: Use exact version pinning (remove ^ and ~) for all dependencies. Implement dependency scanning tools (npm audit, Snyk) in CI/CD. Review and lock-file commit practices.
• High · Potential Remote Code Execution via Sandbox Execution — app/tool/bash.py, app/sandbox/core/sandbox.py, app/daytona/sandbox.py. The codebase contains sandbox execution capabilities (app/sandbox/core/sandbox.py, app/daytona/sandbox.py, app/agent/sandbox_agent.py) and bash tool execution (app/tool/bash.py). Without proper input validation and sandboxing, this could allow arbitrary code execution if user input is not properly sanitized. Fix: Implement strict input validation and sanitization for all user inputs before execution. Use containerized execution with restrictive security policies. Implement resource limits (CPU, memory, disk I/O). Use allowlists for permitted commands.
• High · Browser Automation Tool Without Security Constraints — app/tool/browser_use_tool.py, app/agent/browser.py. The browser automation tools (app/tool/browser_use_tool.py, app/agent/browser.py) may execute arbitrary JavaScript or visit untrusted websites without adequate security controls, potentially leading to credential theft, malware execution, or CSRF attacks. Fix: Implement URL whitelisting/validation before browser access. Disable JavaScript execution or use a Content Security Policy. Run browser automation in isolated environments. Implement request/response filtering.
• Medium · Potential Credential Exposure in Configuration — app/config.py, app/bedrock.py, app/llm.py. The codebase includes app/config.py and app/bedrock.py which may handle API credentials, AWS credentials, or LLM API keys. If environment variables are not properly handled or secrets are logged, credentials could be exposed. Fix: Ensure all credentials are loaded from environment variables only, never hardcoded. Implement secret masking in logs. Use AWS Secrets Manager or similar for credential storage. Never commit .env files to version control.
• Medium · Missing Input Validation in Tool Chain — app/tool/base.py, app/tool/*.py. The tool system (app/tool/base.py and various tool implementations) may accept user-provided parameters without sufficient validation, potentially enabling injection attacks or unexpected behavior. Fix: Implement comprehensive input validation for all tool parameters. Use type hints and runtime validation libraries (Pydantic). Create a sanitization layer for all external inputs.
• Medium · Unencrypted Inter-Service Communication — app/mcp/server.py, app/sandbox/client.py. The MCP server (app/mcp/server.py) and sandbox client (app/sandbox/client.py) may communicate over unencrypted channels, potentially exposing sensitive data in transit. Fix: Enforce TLS/HTTPS for all inter-service communication. Implement request signing and verification. Use secure websocket (WSS) instead of WS.
• Medium · Docker Image Using Slim Base Without Security Updates — undefined. The Dockerfile uses 'python:3.12 Fix: undefined

LLM-derived; treat as a starting point, not a security audit.

• Open issues — current backlog
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• Source on GitHub

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