> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.civic.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Manus Setup

> Connect Manus to Civic in 5 minutes

<Note>
  Manus uses bearer token authentication via custom headers rather than browser-based OAuth. You'll need to generate a Civic token before connecting.
</Note>

## Prerequisites

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Manus Account" icon="robot" href="https://manus.im">
    Access to Manus at manus.im
  </Card>

  <Card title="Civic Account" icon="user" href="https://app.civic.com">
    Create a free account and generate a token at app.civic.com
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Generate a Civic Token">
    Manus uses bearer token authentication rather than browser-based OAuth, so you'll need to generate a token in Civic first.

    1. Open [app.civic.com](https://app.civic.com) and sign in
    2. Navigate to **Install**
    3. Click **"Generate a Civic token"** and copy it — you'll need this in the next step
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a Custom MCP Connector in Manus">
    1. In Manus, open **Settings → Connectors**
    2. Click **Add connectors → Custom MCP → Add custom MCP**
    3. Select **Direct configuration**
    4. Enter the following as the server URL:
       ```
       https://app.civic.com/hub/mcp
       ```
    5. Click **Add custom header** and add:
       * **Name:** `Authorization`
       * **Value:** `Bearer <YOUR_CIVIC_TOKEN>`

    <Warning>
      Manus does not have a dedicated bearer token field — all authentication is configured through custom headers. You must manually include the `Bearer ` prefix (with a space) before your token. Entering the token alone will cause 401 errors.
    </Warning>

    6. Save the connector. Civic MCP tools are now available in Manus.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test Your Connection">
    Try these prompts to verify everything is working:

    ```
    "What MCP servers are available?"
    "Can you check my recent GitHub issues?"
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Why do I keep getting 401 errors?">
    The most common cause is a missing or malformed Authorization header. Check that:

    * The header name is exactly: `Authorization`
    * The header value starts with: `Bearer ` (with a space) followed by your token — not the token alone
    * Your Civic token hasn't expired — generate a new one from [app.civic.com](https://app.civic.com) if needed
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use OAuth / browser authentication instead?">
    Browser-based OAuth is not currently supported in Manus's MCP connector. Token-based authentication via custom headers is the supported method.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Browse Available Servers" icon="server" href="/civic/reference/servers">
    Explore what MCP tools Civic connects
  </Card>

  <Card title="Client Compatibility" icon="table" href="/civic/reference/client-compatibility">
    See all supported clients and connection methods
  </Card>
</CardGroup>