OpenAI has announced that the ChatGPT desktop app is now available in preview for Linux, supporting distributions such as Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora. Users can install it via .deb or .rpm packages for x64 or ARM64 architectures, enabling them to use ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex within their Linux environment.
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On August 11, 2026, OpenAI released a Linux preview of its ChatGPT desktop app, supporting multiple versions of Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora, with compatibility for downstream distributions. This move fills the last gap in desktop coverage but lags behind Anthropic's Claude desktop app.
On August 11, 2026, OpenAI announced via its official X account that the Linux preview of the ChatGPT desktop app is now available. The company stated that Linux is one of the most requested platforms for the desktop app, and this release extends ChatGPT and Codex to all major desktop operating systems.
Previously, the ChatGPT desktop app was available on Windows, macOS, and other platforms, but Linux users lacked an official native app. This release fills that gap and is particularly important for the open-source developer community.
This report is based on OpenAI's official X announcement and TechCrunch reporting. The official announcement confirmed the distributions, installation packages, and features; TechCrunch provided competitive context and compatibility speculation. All information comes from public sources and has not been independently verified by third parties.
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