Manus AI adopts Anthropic's open standard to enhance its agents

Manus AI has recently announced its adoption of the open agent skill standard developed by Anthropic. This integration represents a significant step in the evolution of technological capabilities within the Manus ecosystem, consolidating an approach that prioritizes interoperability and the reuse of advanced components.

A standard designed for flexibility and scalability

Agent skills under this standard function as packaged resources that incorporate accumulated expertise, automated processes, and industry best practices. According to data reported by Foresight News, this file system-based architecture allows organizations to build reusable capabilities in a modular way, reducing development times and improving consistency in the implementation of AI solutions.

Skill and MCP: two technologies with different purposes

Within the Manus AI ecosystem, both Skill and MCP (Model Context Protocol) operate under complementary logics. While Skill focuses on packaging and distributing specific functionalities, MCP acts as a communication bridge, enabling agents to access the necessary context efficiently. Although they pursue different objectives, these two technologies converge in creating an environment where AI models can work more cohesively and flexibly.

Implications for the maturity of AI agents

Manus AI’s adoption of this open standard indicates a broader industry trend: the need to establish common frameworks that facilitate interoperability between platforms. By aligning its capabilities with Anthropic’s standard, Manus reinforces its position as a relevant player in the development of infrastructure for intelligent agents, benefiting from a more robust ecosystem where the standard becomes a competitive advantage.