OpenAI’s ChatGPT/Codex desktop app is now on Linux

On Tuesday, OpenAI unveiled its desktop version of ChatGPT for Linux, a preview app that amalgamates ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex. The Linux app, compatible with Ubuntu 24.04, 26.04 LTS, Debian 13, and Fedora 43 and 44, can be downloaded via .deb and .rpm packages tailored for both x64 and ARM64 architectures. OpenAI spokesperson expressed that Linux had been a highly sought-after platform for the desktop app and that its release now makes the ChatGPT and Codex accessible across every major desktop operating system.

However, the Linux version will not support running the app outside the in-app browser, unlike the Mac and Windows versions. Users will still have access to the app's core ChatGPT and Codex features, such as Voice, along with the in-app browser and Chrome extension support. Despite the absence of native computer usage, the Linux app provides a visual workspace for managing multiple projects and long-running tasks, allowing users to inspect files and generated artifacts, review code changes, and navigate between local and cloud-based work.

The app also integrates OpenAI's browser, plugins, and broader ChatGPT features, making it a valuable tool for developers who prefer using a terminal, as the desktop app serves as a coordination layer for tasks that involve several agents, repositories, or various types of work.