OpenAI has launched a dedicated ChatGPT desktop app for Linux, bringing its chatbot and Codex to the platform in preview. The app supports Ubuntu 24.04/26.04 LTS, Debian 13, and Fedora 43/44, marking OpenAI's expansion across all major desktop OSes. The release comes about a month after Anthropic debuted a similar Claude desktop app for Linux.
Background
OpenAI has historically lagged behind competitors in providing native desktop applications for Linux, despite the platform's significant presence in developer and open-source communities. The desktop app race among AI companies has intensified as Anthropic, Microsoft, and others compete for enterprise and developer adoption.
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- TechCrunch
- Published
- Aug 12, 2026 at 03:15 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10