OpenAI launches ChatGPT desktop app for Linux
OpenAI is finally bringing a dedicated ChatGPT desktop app to Linux operating systems.
OpenAI has released a new desktop application for Linux users, filling a gap in the operating system's accessibility for the chatbot. The company responded to requests from open source developers, launching ChatGPT for Linux as a preview. OpenAI's statement highlighted that Linux has been a frequently requested platform for the desktop app, extending ChatGPT and Codex to every major desktop operating system.
The app will be available on several Linux distributions, including Ubuntu 24.04 and 26.04 LTS, Debian 13, and Fedora 43 and 44. While the Linux community consists of hundreds of distributions, these four will serve as the foundation for other "downstream" desktop distros or "flavors," ensuring compatibility with OpenAI's apps. OpenAI lags behind Anthropic, which launched a Claude desktop app for Linux roughly a month ago. Anthropic's app is accessible for Ubuntu 22.04 or later and Debian 12 or later.
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