Build a web crawler that runs in the cloud using Manus

Build a web crawler that runs in the cloud using Manus

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Build a cloud-based web crawler with Manus that finds, collects, and organizes web data for you without running anything on your own machine.

TL;DR

You'll use Manus Cloud Computer to build a private web crawler that monitors websites around the clock, avoiding repetitive token waste. Set it up once, and it continuously watches for updates in the background.

Who this is for

  • Data analysts who need continuous web data updates
  • Developers seeking a low-cost cloud scraping solution
  • Business owners tracking competitor or market changes

What you'll build

A cloud-based web crawler using Manus Cloud Computer that runs 24/7 to monitor websites for changes and updates.

Steps in this tutorial

  1. Step 1 - Create the cloud computer
  2. Step 2 - Start a task on a cloud computer
  3. Step 3 - Use a crawler prompt
  4. Step 4 - Run it one time before turning it on
  5. Step 5 - Turn it on 24/7

The step-by-step instructions, prompts and screenshots are for AI Academy subscribers.

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