Run browser agents for job applications, logins, and data fetching
A poster tested six browser agents on daily tasks like job applications, logins, data fetching and posting; Manus was versatile but tripped bot detection and cost too much. Task: Suggested implementation: Evaluate browser agents (e.g., Manus, Perplexity Comet, ChatGPT agent) for multi-step tasks like job applications, data fetching, and posting. Inputs include target URLs, credentials, and task instructions. The workflow involves running agents in controlled sessions, with human review required for authentication steps and final output verification before execution.; tools: Manus. Human role: The original post does not say how a person stayed involved.; limitations: Prerequisites include valid credentials and stable internet. Constraints involve high costs for cloud agents and frequent bot detection blocking fresh browser sessions. Integration uncertainty exists regarding API access and local Playwright setup complexity. Human approval is mandatory before submitting sensitive data or spending money..
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Overview
A poster tested six browser agents on daily tasks like job applications, logins, data fetching and posting; Manus was versatile but tripped bot detection and cost too much.
Workflow
Suggested implementation: Evaluate browser agents (e.g., Manus, Perplexity Comet, ChatGPT agent) for multi-step tasks like job applications, data fetching, and posting. Inputs include target URLs, credentials, and task instructions. The workflow involves running agents in controlled sessions, with human review required for authentication steps and final output verification before execution.
Reported result
Actual outcomes are unknown as the source is inaccessible (HTTP 403). Proposed acceptance check: Measure success rate of completing a single job application without human intervention, and calculate cost per successful task. Track frequency of bot detection triggers and login failures.
Human role
The original post does not say how a person stayed involved.
Limitations
Prerequisites include valid credentials and stable internet. Constraints involve high costs for cloud agents and frequent bot detection blocking fresh browser sessions. Integration uncertainty exists regarding API access and local Playwright setup complexity. Human approval is mandatory before submitting sensitive data or spending money.
Try it
Act as a browser automation tester. I need to evaluate Manus for a single job application task. Inputs: [Job URL], [Resume PDF], [Login Credentials]. Steps: 1. Launch Manus in a fresh session. 2. Navigate to the job portal and log in. 3. Fill out the application form using the resume data. 4. Stop before submission and generate a screenshot of the filled form. 5. Report any bot detection errors or login failures. Output: A JSON log of steps taken, errors encountered, and the screenshot path. Do not submit the application. If credentials are missing, ask for them. If the site blocks automation, report the specific error message.
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