Metadata-Version: 2.4
Name: manus-credit-optimizer
Version: 5.2.2
Summary: Manus Credit Optimizer — Save 47% on every prompt with zero downsides. Intelligent model routing, chat detection, and context hygiene. 53 scenarios audited. Pays for itself in ~27 prompts.
Author-email: Rafael Silva <rafsilva85@gmail.com>
License: MIT
Project-URL: Homepage, https://creditopt.ai
Project-URL: Repository, https://github.com/rafsilva85/credit-optimizer-v5
Project-URL: Documentation, https://github.com/rafsilva85/credit-optimizer-v5#readme
Project-URL: Issues, https://github.com/rafsilva85/credit-optimizer-v5/issues
Project-URL: Changelog, https://github.com/rafsilva85/credit-optimizer-v5/releases
Keywords: mcp,ai,credits,optimization,agent,claude,cursor,manus,model-context-protocol
Classifier: Development Status :: 5 - Production/Stable
Classifier: Intended Audience :: Developers
Classifier: License :: OSI Approved :: MIT License
Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 3
Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 3.10
Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11
Classifier: Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12
Classifier: Topic :: Software Development :: Libraries
Classifier: Topic :: Scientific/Engineering :: Artificial Intelligence
Requires-Python: >=3.10
Description-Content-Type: text/markdown
License-File: LICENSE
Requires-Dist: fastmcp>=2.0.0
Dynamic: license-file

# Manus Credit Optimizer v5 — Save 47% on Every Prompt

> **Zero downsides. 53 scenarios audited. Pays for itself in ~27 prompts.**

The only Manus skill with **zero downsides**. In the worst case, it doesn't save anything — and even then, it doesn't hurt. In the best case, it cuts your bill in half.

## The Problem

**47% of your Manus credits are being wasted** — not by you, but by default settings. Manus routes every task through the most expensive model, even when a cheaper one delivers the *exact same result*.

Real users on r/ManusOfficial:

> *"At nearly $60/month and how fast the credits burn... this is going to be my final month."* — u/Low_Relative7172

> *"Manus burns through 300 daily credits so fast, most new users can do AT MOST 1 prompt a day."* — u/After-Abrocoma-5093

## How It Works

Credit Optimizer analyzes every prompt **before execution** and applies the optimal strategy:

| Mechanism | What It Does | Savings |
|-----------|-------------|---------|
| **Model Routing** | Routes to Standard when Max isn't needed | Up to 80% per prompt |
| **Chat Detection** | Identifies simple Q&A → routes to free Chat Mode | 100% (zero credits) |
| **Smart Testing** | Tests on 10% data before scaling to 100% | 40-60% on data tasks |
| **Context Hygiene** | Keeps token usage linear, not exponential | 20-40% on long tasks |
| **Section-by-Section** | Breaks large tasks into efficient chunks | 30-50% on complex tasks |
| **Quality Veto Rule** | If optimization conflicts with quality → quality wins | Zero downsides |

## Real Savings by Task Type

| Task | Without | With Optimizer | Saved |
|------|---------|---------------|-------|
| Simple Q&A / Chat | 200 credits | FREE | **100%** |
| Blog Post (1,500 words) | 800 | 480 | **40%** |
| Trip Planning | 2,600 | 1,040 | **60%** |
| Research Report (10 sources) | 1,500 | 525 | **65%** |
| Full-Stack Web App | 2,400 | 960 | **60%** |
| Translation (5 pages) | 400 | FREE | **100%** |
| Data Analysis + Charts | 1,200 | 600 | **50%** |

**Average across all task types: 47% savings.**

## The Zero-Risk Proposition

- **Zero downsides** — Quality Veto Rule is hardcoded. If any optimization could affect output quality, it's automatically skipped.
- **Payback in ~27 prompts** — On the Plus plan, that's 1-3 days of normal use. On Max, ~13 prompts.
- **$12 one-time** vs **~$86/month wasted** — The Power Stack costs less than what you waste in a single day.
- **Install once, save forever** — No configuration, no manual invocation. Works silently in the background.

## Power Stack Bundle (Recommended)

Credit Optimizer works even better paired with **Fast Navigation v3** — which replaces Manus's slow browser tools (8-45s per page) with programmatic HTTP calls (0.1-1.3s per page). Together:

- **Credit Optimizer** decides *what model* to use → saves credits
- **Fast Navigation** decides *how fast* to execute → saves time + credits
- **Combined savings: up to 75%** on credits + time

**Get the Power Stack bundle for $12:** [creditopt.ai](https://creditopt.ai) | [Gumroad](https://rafaamaral.gumroad.com/l/manus-power-bundle)

## Installation

### As MCP Server (Cursor, Claude Desktop, etc.)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "credit-optimizer": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["manus-credit-optimizer"]
    }
  }
}
```

### As Manus Skill (recommended for Manus users)

1. Copy the skill files to your Manus skills directory
2. Add to Custom Instructions: `"Always use credit-optimizer."`
3. Done — it auto-activates on every prompt

## Key Stats

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Average savings | **47% per prompt** |
| Navigation speed | **30-2,000x faster** (with Fast Nav) |
| Payback period | **~27 prompts** (Plus) / **~13 prompts** (Max) |
| Annual savings | **~$1,000/year** |
| Downsides | **Zero. Literally zero.** |
| Scenarios audited | **53** |

## Links

- **Landing Page:** [creditopt.ai](https://creditopt.ai)
- **GitHub:** [github.com/rafsilva85/credit-optimizer-v5](https://github.com/rafsilva85/credit-optimizer-v5)
- **Gumroad (Power Stack):** [rafaamaral.gumroad.com/l/manus-power-bundle](https://rafaamaral.gumroad.com/l/manus-power-bundle)
- **SkillFlow:** [skillflow.builders/skill/manus-power-bundle](https://skillflow.builders/skill/manus-power-bundle-mn7p4h88)

## License

MIT — Built by [Rafael Silva](https://github.com/rafsilva85)
