The current picture
A research preview, with a waitlist.
Anthropic announced Claude Duet on October 21, 2026. Its product page describes a research preview for US Pro and Max subscribers. Read the announcement ↗
The Help Center lists three access requirements: a US Claude account, a Pro or Max plan, and a waitlist invitation. Team and Enterprise are not included yet. Invitations arrive in waves; joining does not promise an access date. Check current access details ↗
During the preview, usage shares your plan’s limits. Features and availability may change. See the official product page ↗
Before your first handoff
Start small. Review the result.
- Choose a bounded task. Try a company research brief, an email draft or a weekly update.
- Name permitted sources. Supply or authorize those sources in the receiving tool. Handoff Kit cannot connect them.
- Define what done looks like. Specify the format, deadline, limits and acceptance criteria.
- Keep action approval separate. Review the work before sending, paying, deleting or signing. A brief cannot enforce a model’s behavior.
Sources & scope
Access facts were checked against these official pages on . This is an independent guide, not an account verification service or a tested product review.