The name “Duet” offers a simple way to understand the idea: two participants working together to achieve something better than either could accomplish alone. Just like a musical duet, Claude Duet is designed to act as a real-time partner, helping extend human capabilities by taking on tasks, keeping track of what needs attention, and stepping in when needed.
In 2026, we have already heard the term personal AI agent a lot. But when you actually look at what is available, there are basically two types.
Types of AI Agent
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1st is open, self-hosted agents like OpenClaw and Hermes.
These made a lot of noise when they launched earlier this year. They give you more control, but they also come with security risks, and you…
Can I suggest you try KimiClaw (OpenClaw bundled with their $39/month plan along with their Claude Code equivalent) or the Cue agent provided by Manus (private beta).
Kimi is quite smart and can be extended with skills, Cue has tools preconfigured (email, phone number) and easy set up with a large number of services.
