Anthropic launches Claude Duet proactive agent powered by Opus 5.5
October 21, 2026
Claude Duet functions as a proactive agent that executes tasks autonomously via 6,000+ connectors and plugins. It uses Opus 5.5 to manage workflows, summarize updates, and perform multi-step actions like building dashboards or scheduling meetings before prompting for human approval.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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builderYou can integrate agentic workflows into existing applications using their extensive connector ecosystem.
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founderThis signals a shift from chat-based interfaces to autonomous agentic workflows for business operations.