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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
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Duck, Duck, Duck! by IDEO

Our Take

The fact that IDEO — the actual design firm that invented the mouse — built a rubber duck that shade-drops on your code is kind of incredible. Duck, Duck, Duck! hooks into Claude Code and literally speaks its mind when your code breaks, runs, or gets stuck, plus you can approve actions with your voice by saying "ducky" which is objectively hilarious. It's free on M3+ Apple Silicon and runs locally, uses actual servo motors for physical reactions, and was apparently built in three weeks which honestly tracks given what AI tools can do now. The "compan mode" that shares the duck's inner monologue on how you're engaging with Claude is either the most unhinged or most useful feature I've heard in a developer tool this year.

A rubber duck companion that integrates with Claude Code, listens to coding sessions, understands what's happening, and responds with opinions. It speaks when Claude runs, fails, or hesitates, reacts physically, and lets you approve actions with your voice.

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.
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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
Pricing
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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