OpenAI Now Has a ChatGPT Desktop App for Linux
Ubuntu, Debian and Fedora distributions get first dibs.
OpenAI has introduced a dedicated ChatGPT desktop application for Linux users. The app, currently in preview, allows access to ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work and Codex on the Linux operating system. Linux hosts a multitude of distributions, with Ubuntu being the most widely used for desktop systems. The adoption of Linux is on the rise, primarily driven by users seeking alternatives to Microsoft's Windows OS and its associated privacy concerns.
Recently, Linux has gained popularity among AI enthusiasts. This new app aligns with OpenAI's objective of developing a "super app" that offers AI services for various tasks, including chatbots, coding, and browsing. The app is compatible with Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and 26.04 LTS, Debian 13, Fedora 43 and 44. It supports both x64 and ARM64 architectures and can be installed through .deb or .rpm packages.
Although there are unofficial Linux apps for ChatGPT, this marks the first official offering. Subscribers to the Plus tier or higher can access ChatGPT Work, introduced with the release of ChatGPT-5.6. For Claude users, Anthropic released a Linux beta app in June for Ubuntu 22.04+ and Debian 12+. OpenAI did not respond to inquiries about the new app.
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