OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Desktop App for Linux
OpenAI has launched a new desktop application for ChatGPT designed for Linux users, effective Tuesday. This release marks a significant development, as it now includes support for all major desktop operating systems, catering specifically to the Linux community. The preview is accessible globally and is compatible with various Linux distributions such as Ubuntu 24.04, 26.04 LTS, Debian 13, and Fedora versions 43 and 44. With this update, Linux users can utilize ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex. This announcement follows last month’s debut of the Claude app for Linux by Anthropic, which supports several Ubuntu and Debian versions.
Key facts
- OpenAI launched a ChatGPT desktop app for Linux on Tuesday.
- The app is in preview and available worldwide.
- Supported distributions include Ubuntu 24.04 and 26.04 LTS, Debian 13, and Fedora 43 and 44.
- The app provides access to ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex.
- Linux was one of the most-requested platforms for the desktop app.
- The release extends ChatGPT across every major desktop operating system.
- Anthropic released a Claude desktop app for Linux about a month ago.
- Anthropic's app supports Ubuntu 22.04 or later and Debian 12 or later.
Entities
Institutions
- OpenAI
- Anthropic