Claude Duet for Mac

Claude Duet for Mac Summary

Claude Duet for Mac is a proactive AI agent from Anthropic that helps users manage work, monitor connected applications, and complete multi-step tasks through a web browser on macOS. Powered by Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Duet functions as an autonomous assistant that can prepare morning briefings, identify important messages, organize business information, and execute complex workflows. The assistant uses a cloud-based virtual computer with a browser, allowing it to continue working independently of the user's Mac. Claude Duet integrates with thousands of supported applications and carries over memory, skills, and connected services from an existing Claude account. The research preview is available through Claude for eligible US Claude Pro and Max subscribers, with no dedicated macOS application currently offered.

AI assistant highlights

• Receive personalized morning briefings covering important emails, calendar appointments, and pending decisions.
• Delegate business research, financial forecasting, reporting, document preparation, and other complex tasks.
• Connect with more than 6,000 supported applications and plugins through the Claude ecosystem.
• Communicate through text or voice while maintaining context across ongoing conversations.
• Run cloud-based tasks independently of the Mac, including when the computer is asleep or turned off.
• Approve sensitive actions before the assistant sends messages, makes purchases, signs documents, or deletes information.

Built for proactive AI assistance

Claude Duet is designed to help users manage their workload by identifying what needs attention and taking action on delegated tasks. Instead of waiting for users to initiate every interaction, the assistant periodically reviews connected applications and prepares updates about relevant developments. It can summarize important communications, identify scheduling conflicts, and prepare draft responses. Users can also assign larger projects and receive notifications when work is complete or requires a decision.

Autonomous cloud-based workflows

Claude Duet operates through its own cloud-hosted virtual computer and browser. Users can request tasks involving multiple applications, and the assistant determines how to complete the necessary steps. It can research information, prepare business reports, develop dashboards, and coordinate administrative workflows. Tasks continue executing independently of the user's Mac, allowing work to progress even when the browser is closed.

Application integrations and business tools

Claude Duet supports thousands of integrations through Claude connectors and plugins. Compatible services include Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Slack, HubSpot, QuickBooks, Stripe, Shopify, and Docusign. These connections allow the assistant to gather information, prepare communications, identify outstanding invoices, and coordinate activities across business applications. Users control which applications are connected and must approve consequential actions before they are completed.

Advanced research and content creation

Claude Duet can assist with projects requiring information gathering, analysis, and structured output. Users can request financial models, sales forecasts, research summaries, presentations, dashboards, and prototype applications. The assistant can combine information from supported services and produce deliverables for review. Its ability to manage multi-step projects makes it useful for professionals who regularly work across several applications and data sources.

Persistent memory and personalized assistance

Claude Duet uses the memory, skills, and connected applications associated with the user's Claude account. This allows the assistant to maintain continuity between conversations and apply previously established preferences to new tasks. Users can organize conversations into different channels while retaining shared context. The assistant also supports proactive notifications and configurable preferences for determining which developments should trigger updates.

Privacy, security, and user approvals

Claude Duet includes security mechanisms designed to limit unauthorized actions and protect sensitive information. Before sending messages, making payments, signing documents, or deleting information, the assistant requests user approval. Credentials are handled separately from the AI model, and Anthropic applies safeguards against prompt injection and inappropriate disclosure of sensitive data. Users can manage application permissions and disconnect services when access is no longer needed.

Mac compatibility and availability

Claude Duet is accessible through a supported web browser on macOS at claude.ai. Anthropic has not announced a standalone Mac application for Claude Duet, although the regular Claude desktop application is available separately. The Claude Duet research preview currently requires a US Claude Pro or Max subscription and an invitation from the waitlist. Access is included with eligible subscriptions, with background monitoring and task execution counting toward existing Claude usage limits. Team and Enterprise plans are not yet eligible.

Alternative to consider

• ChatGPT — an AI assistant for Mac offering research, writing, data analysis, coding assistance, connected applications, and supported agent-based productivity workflows.