AI/ML
How to Install and Setup OpenManus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Introduction
OpenManus, a rapidly popular open-source AI agent framework (16k+ GitHub stars), enables developers to replicate ManusAI’s capabilities. This document outlines downloading and deploying OpenManus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) as of March 12, 2025, ideal for leveraging GCP’s compute power from India or globally.
Prerequisites
- GCP Account: Register at cloud.google.com ($300 free credit).
- Google Cloud SDK: Installed (cloud.google.com/sdk).
- Git: Installed locally.
Step-by-Step Deployment on GCP
Step 1: Create a VM Instance
Access GCP Console: Go to Compute Engine > VM Instances > Create Instance.
Configure:
Name: openmanus-vm.
Machine Type: e2-medium (2 vCPUs, 4GB RAM).
Boot Disk: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, 30GB.
Firewall: Allow HTTP (port 5000), HTTPS (port 8000).
Create: Note the external IP.
Step 2: Connect to VM
SSH:
gcloud compute ssh openmanus-vm --zone <your-zone>
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 Setup:
cp config/config.example.toml config/config.tomlnano config/config.toml
Add API key:
[llm]model = "gpt-4o"api_key = "your-api-key"
Install:
uv pip install -r requirements.txt
Step 6: Run OpenManus
Start:
python3 main.py
Access: http://<external-ip>:5000 (API), http://<external-ip>:8000 (Web UI).
Troubleshooting
- Firewall: Verify port rules in VPC Network > Firewall.
- Permissions: Ensure VM has network access.
Conclusion
OpenManus on GCP combines ease of deployment with Google’s scalable cloud resources. This guide ensures Indian developers can quickly set up an AI agent system using GitHub’s open-source code. Start small with e2-medium and adjust for performance GCP makes OpenManus globally accessible.
Ready to optimize your AI infrastructure? Contact us today and leverage our AI/ML expertise!
AI/ML