How to Do Customer Research in Manus

Manus is an incredibly powerful AI agent that can do almost everything - from browsing websites to extracting data.

Now you can add primary research with real people directly in Manus to discover what your audience thinks and feels, then use those insights to create better content and make smarter decisions.

Why This Matters

The best way to understand people isn't scraping the web or relying on old data. It's speaking to them directly.

By connecting OriginalVoices MCP to Manus, you can:

• Describe any audience in natural language

• Ask about any topic or test any idea

• Get instant answers from tens of thousands of Digital Twins - AI versions of real people, each owned and validated by the person they represent

• Use those insights to shape decisions, validate ideas, and create content that actually resonates

Instead of generic outputs, Manus learns what specific audiences care about and generates messaging, content and decision-making grounded in real human understanding and insight.

How to Set Up OriginalVoices in Manus

Step 1: Get Your API Key

1. Create an account at platform.originalvoices.ai

2. Navigate to Developers → API Keys

3. Click "Generate New API Key" and copy it

Step 2: Add OriginalVoices to Manus

1. In Manus, go to Settings → Connectors → Add Connectors → Custom MCP

2. Click Add Custom MCP Server → Direct Configuration

3. Fill in the following:

   • Server Name: OriginalVoices

   • Transport Type: HTTP

   • Server URL: https://api.originalvoices.ai/mcp

4. Under Custom Header, click Add Custom Header:

   • Header Name: Authorization

   • Header Value: Api-Key YOUR_ORIGINALVOICES_API_KEY_HERE

5. Click Save

How to Use OriginalVoices With Manus

When prompting Manus, mention OriginalVoices to trigger the research capability.

Example Use Cases and Prompts:

• "I'm launching a line of home workout equipment. Use OriginalVoices to understand what 25-35 year old fitness enthusiasts prioritize, then create a product positioning strategy and key messaging based on their top concerns"

  
  

• "Test this ad copy with our [insert target audience] using OriginalVoices, then give me a revised version that addresses any concerns or missed opportunities they specifically identify"

  
  

• "Use OriginalVoices to understand how US dog owners currently monitor their pet's health. Then create: (1) a research summary, (2) a go-to-market strategy, and (3) 3 Meta ad variations for my dog health product [link: xxx]"

  
  

• "I'm struggling to convert visitors on my landing page. Use OriginalVoices to find out what [target audience] actually cares about when considering [product/service], then redesign my landing page to speak directly to those priorities"

  
  

• "Research with OriginalVoices what frustrates [audience] most about [current solution/competitor], then create a comparison page that positions our product as the better alternative"

Benefits of Using OriginalVoices in Manus

• Instantly learn what people think and care about

• Create more relevant, targeted, and personalized content

• Test and validate ideas, copy, and messaging

• Compare differences across audiences

• Conduct deep, qualitative customer research

Ready to get started? 

Set up OriginalVoices in Manus and start getting real human insights in minutes.