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Anthropic launches Claude Duet agent app
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Why it matters
- →Anthropic enters the agent market with a focus on professional workflows rather than consumer convenience.
- →Integration with 6,000+ connectors allows for deep automation within existing business toolchains.
- →Default privacy safeguards address enterprise concerns about data leakage in autonomous agents.
Anthropic has launched Claude Duet, a new agent application designed for professionals and small businesses. Built on the Claude Opus 5.5 model, the app connects to over 6,000 marketplace integrations to automate tasks like briefing creation and dashboard management. It supports online purchases via Stripe and Shopify but requires user approval for sensitive actions and blocks requests for confidential data by default. The service is available in research preview on iOS, Android, and web for Pro and Max subscribers.
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How we got here
- 1Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 5 for affordable AI agents
TechCrunch AI · June 30, 2026 · Same story
- 2Anthropic Expands Claude Cowork to Mobile Devices
WIRED AI · July 7, 2026 · Same story
- 3Anthropic Introduces Claude Usage Reflection Tool
Anthropic · July 9, 2026 · Same story
- 4Anthropic Enhances Claude's Voice Mode with New Models
TechCrunch AI · July 23, 2026 · Same story
- 5Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 5 Model
Anthropic · July 24, 2026 · Related
- 6Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 5 Model
The Rundown AI · July 27, 2026 · Same story
- 7Anthropic releases Claude Opus 5.5 with tighter security
The Verge AI · September 22, 2026 · Related
- 8Anthropic releases official Claude Code playbook for Opus 5.5
Duncan Rogoff · September 23, 2026 · Same story
What happened next
- 9Claude Code v2.1.316: Subagents and Gateway Budgets
Claude Code Releases · November 1, 2026 · Related
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Open the full story →Anthropic ships Claude 3.5 updates and new apps
6 developments
- Oct 21 · Duncan Rogoff
Anthropic ships Claude 3.5 updates and new apps - Oct 21 · The Verge AI
Anthropic launches Claude Duet AI agent↳ Anthropic launches Claude Duet, an autonomous agent on Opus 5.5 for workflow execution, available as a US-only research preview for Pro and - Oct 22 · TechCrunch AI
Anthropic launches Claude Duet agent app (This article) - Oct 22 · Duncan Rogoff
Anthropic Launches Claude Duet Agent - Oct 23 · The AI Daily Brief
Anthropic Launches Claude Duet - Oct 23 · Matt Wolfe
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