AI/ML
OpenManus Installation on Azure: Full Guide to Cloud Setup
Introduction
OpenManus, an open source AI agent platform with 16k+ GitHub stars, replicates ManusAI’s autonomous capabilities. This document details its deployment on Microsoft Azure as of March 12, 2025 offering Indian developers a reliable cloud option via Azure’s infrastructure.
Prerequisites
- Azure Account: Sign up at azure.microsoft.com ($200 free credit).
- Azure CLI: Installed (docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure).
- Git: Installed locally.
Step-by-Step Deployment on Azure
Step 1: Create a VM
Log into Azure Portal: Navigate to Virtual Machines > Create.
Configure:
Resource Group: openmanus-rg (new).
Name: openmanus-vm.
Image: Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS.
Size: B2s (2 vCPUs, 4GB RAM).
Inbound Ports: 22 (SSH), 5000 (API), 8000 (Web UI).
Deploy: Save the SSH key.
Step 2: Connect to VM
SSH:
ssh -i <your-key.pem> azureuser@<public-ip>
Step 3: Install Dependencies
Update:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y python3-pip python3-venv git
Install UV:
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | shsource $HOME/.cargo/env
Step 4: Download OpenManus
Clone:
git clone https://github.com/mannaandpoem/OpenManus.gitcd OpenManus
Step 5: Configure and Install
Config:
Copy and edit:
cp config/config.example.toml config/config.tomlnano config/config.toml
Set API key:
[llm]model = "gpt-4o"api_key = "your-api-key"
Install:
uv pip install -r requirements.txt
Step 6: Run OpenManus
Launch:
python3 main.py
Access: http://<public-ip>:5000 (API), http://<public-ip>:8000 (Web UI).
Troubleshooting
- Network: Check NSG rules in the Networking tab.
- Resource Limits: Upgrade VM size if needed.
Conclusion
Deploying OpenManus on Azure is efficient, leveraging GitHub’s open source access and Azure’s cloud reliability. Indian developers can start with a B2s VM and scale as required, making AI agent experimentation accessible and robust. Azure’s global reach ensures OpenManus thrives in the cloud.
Ready to optimize your AI infrastructure? Contact us today and leverage our AI/ML expertise!
AI/ML
