Summary
Anthropic has launched Claude Duet, an app that reverses the usual chatbot pattern: instead of waiting for a message, Claude reaches out to you first. This video from Skill Leap AI shares a week of hands-on use and explains how Duet fits alongside similar proactive tools such as ChatGPT Dots, Meta Muse, and Grok’s Grokpod.
Duet is a separate app from the regular Claude app, with its own iOS and Android versions and a dedicated window at claude.ai. It runs on the same account, so memories, skills, and connected apps carry over, and it has its own cloud computer so work continues when the laptop is closed. It is currently a research preview for Pro, Max, and Ultra plans in the US, with a waitlist, and is not yet available on Team or Enterprise plans.
The presenter demonstrates Gmail and Calendar connections, a channel-based layout similar to Slack, and a daily morning brief that drafts replies without sending them. A longer example shows Duet managing a video launch project, including requesting Canva access and creating its own scheduled tasks. The video also explains how Duet differs from chat, Cowork, and scheduled tasks.
📺 Source: Skill Leap AI · Published November 03, 2026
🏷️ Format: Review
