Product comparison
Open-source alternative to Manus Cue
Open Dots is an open-source, self-hostable AI workspace for developers exploring an inspectable alternative alongside Manus Cue.
How Open Dots compares
Cue is described as a personal-agent app from Manus. Open Dots is a prototype focused on configurable model conversations, connectors, an approval and audit gateway, and optional computer control. It does not currently offer Cue’s consumer experience or claim to complete the same breadth of delegated personal errands.
Product information: Manus 2.0 announcement mentioning Cue.
Who Open Dots is for
Developers who want a small, inspectable workspace to customize and run themselves for model conversations and controlled tool use.
Trade-offs to consider
Cue is a consumer personal-agent app. Open Dots requires technical installation and does not provide Cue’s mobile or desktop experience, personal identity, or broad delegated errands.
Open Dots features
- Self-hostable web client and API; app state is stored in local SQLite.
- Assistant personas, model selection, conversation history, and image attachments.
- Composio connectors with narrow GitHub issue actions.
- Deny-by-default action gateway, approval prompts, and audit events for higher-risk actions.
- Optional bot-scoped Docker/Playwright computer runtime or compatible remote service.
Frequently asked questions
What is an open-source alternative to Manus Cue?
Open Dots is a self-hostable project you can evaluate if your priority is open code and control of the deployment. It is a prototype and does not match Cue’s consumer features.
Does Open Dots automate personal errands like Cue?
Open Dots can request supported workspace, connector, and computer actions, with higher-risk actions gated for approval. It does not currently offer a broad personal-errand service.
Open Dots is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Manus Cue or its owners. Comparison reflects public product descriptions and the current Open Dots README; capabilities can change.