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Duck, Duck, Duck! by IDEO

Rubber duck debugging. But the duck talks back.

Developer Tools / HardwareSpeaks when Claude runs, fails, or hesitatesPhysical reactionsVoice approval for actions (say 'ducky' followed by command)Permissions mode - tracks when Claude gets stuckCompan mode - shares inner monologue on how you engage with ClaudeRuns locally on M3+ Apple Silicon (free, instant)M1/M2 supported with free Gemini API keyUSB-C for power, data and audioBuilt on ESP32-S3, micro-servo, I2S amplifier and speaker, MEMS mic, tactile buttonShell hooks for fire-and-forget evals on every prompt and responseVoice resolution for permission requests
Duck, Duck, Duck! by IDEO

Our Take

{"problem_it_solves": "Rubber duck debugging without the one-way conversation - the duck now talks back and provides feedback on your code", "target_customer": "Developers using Claude Code who want a physical companion for debugging and coding sessions", "use_cases": ["Rubber duck debugging with AI feedback", "Voice-controlled Claude Code interaction", "On-device AI coding companion"], "pricing_details": "On-device AI is free for M3+ Apple Silicon. M1/M2 users can add a free Gemini API key for fast reactions.", "free_tier": true, "differentiator": "Physical rubber duck that provides real-time voice feedback on your code, integrates directly with Claude Code, with physical reactions", "why_now": "Built in three weeks using AI tools to test what speed to market looks like with modern AI development tools", "traction": {"notable_metrics": "Built in three weeks"}}

Key Facts

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Developer Tools / Hardware
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Free (M3+), Free with Gemini API key (M1/M2)
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The people behind Duck, Duck, Duck! by IDEO

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Andy Deakin

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Andy Reischling

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Becca Carroll

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Danny DeRuntz

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Dave Vondle

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Jack Boland

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James Smalls

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Jason Robinson

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Jenna Fizel

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Shelby Guergis

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