Anthropic opens waitlist for Claude Duet agent on October 21, 2026

Claude Duet, an agent that performs tasks across connected apps with user approval, is available by waitlist for Pro and Max subscribers in the United States.

Anthropic opened a waitlist on October 21, 2026, for Claude Duet, an application where Claude functions as a proactive agent for professionals and small business owners. The agent can purchase business supplies, among other tasks, according to Anthropic.

Claude Duet operates on Claude Opus 5.5 and retains the memory, skills, and connected apps from a user’s existing Claude account. It uses over 6,000 connectors and plug-ins from the Claude Marketplace. The company said the app checks connected accounts every few hours and notifies the user only when action is required. It includes a virtual machine with its own browser, allowing tasks to continue even when a device is powered off. Users receive notifications when a task is completed or needs review.

Anthropic said Claude Duet requires approval before sending messages, making payments, signing documents, or deleting items. The company described the design as determining “what needs you” and when to seek user confirmation.

Payments are processed through Link, Stripe’s digital wallet. Claude Duet confirms the purchase with the user, Link requests approval for the transaction, and the payment is completed using a virtual card to avoid sharing the user’s actual card number. The app also supports checkout at online stores using Shopify’s Shop Pay. PYMNTS reported the launch.

Anthropic said the app is included in Pro and Max plans during the preview and adheres to the same usage limits as the rest of Claude.