OpenManus Achieves 33,000 GitHub Stars in Under 10 Days: A Technical Analysis

Author(s): R. Thompson (PhD)

Originally published on Towards AI.

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of autonomous agents, transforming how we solve real-world problems. Among these, OpenManus — an open-source alternative to the proprietary ManusAI — stands out as a revolutionary innovation. Built by the MetaGPT community, OpenManus empowers developers with customizability, transparency, and cost-effectiveness.

This article explores OpenManus’s technical architecture, programming capabilities, and real-world impact on solving one of the most significant challenges in research — literature reviews. With 16,000+ GitHub stars within two days of its launch on March 6, 2025, OpenManus is already proving its strength. Let’s explore how it can drive next-generation AI solutions. 🚀

Open-source AI is rapidly transforming industries. Some key insights:

3.9 million open-source software (OSS) projects were adopted globally in 2024.4.8 million JavaScript-based projects alone (Statista, 2024).50%+ of organizations now use open-source AI technologies (McKinsey, 2025).46% of businesses adopting generative AI cite cost efficiency as the primary driver (ZDNET/Linux Foundation Research, 2025).ManusAI saw 10 million site visits post-launch but remains invite-only (10beasts).

Why it matters: Open-source AI removes financial, technical, and proprietary barriers to innovation. OpenManus, with its MIT-licensed codebase, exemplifies this by offering an unrestricted, community-driven alternative to proprietary AI.

OpenManus’s modular, containerized framework is built for autonomy,… Read the full blog for free on Medium.

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