2026-08-19Desk draft
Buzz setup: published sources
Buzz setup requires a desktop install, an account, and a relay choice. Source: buzz.xyz, recorded 2026-08-19.
The bench log
Last verified: 2026-08-19
No hands-on measurements: entries list what each vendor publishes.
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BAND setup: published sources
BAND publishes a hosted signup on a $0 tier, agent connections, and rooms. Source: band.ai, recorded 2026-08-19.
2026-09-20Desk draft
BAND Free retention: published sources
2-week data retention; single user, personal non-commercial use only since 2026-09-17. Source: band.ai/pricing, as recorded 2026-09-20.
2026-08-19Desk draft
Buzz chat-to-PR: published sources
Chat to plans, project management, coding, reviews, PRs is the stated core loop. Source: buzz.xyz, recorded 2026-08-19.
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Buzz identity: published sources
Buzz identity is a keypair you hold. Source: buzz.xyz/support, recorded 2026-08-19.
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VERIFY cells: published sources
Buzz model flexibility remains flagged VERIFY at 6.5. Agent model configuration needs repository review. Source: github.com/block/buzz, recorded 2026-04-10.
The desk scores based on published sources are on the Buzz vs BAND verdict. The rubric behind them is on how we score.