Which Linux distributions are supported?

The preview supports Ubuntu 24.04 LTS/26.04 LTS, Debian 13, and Fedora 43/44. Packages are available in DEB format for Ubuntu/Debian and RPM format for Fedora.

What limitations exist in the Linux preview?

Computer Use is not yet available in the preview. Also, Wayland is not directly supported yet; the app uses XWayland instead, and some window operations like keyboard shortcuts may not work correctly on Wayland.

Can I use Codex and ChatGPT Work with the Linux app?

Yes, the Linux desktop app includes ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex. Users can create source code with Codex, send results to Slack via ChatGPT Work, and open files in Google Docs and Chrome.

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ChatGPT desktop app finally arrives on Linux

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What happened
OpenAI released a preview version of its ChatGPT desktop application for Linux on August 11, 2026 (US time). The app bundles ChatGPT, the enterprise AI agent ChatGPT Work, and the coding AI agent Codex into one desktop application.
Why it matters
The Linux release addresses long-standing requests from OpenAI's developer community. Previously, ChatGPT's desktop app was only available on Microsoft's Windows and Apple's macOS, leaving Linux users without a native desktop option.
What to watch
The preview supports Ubuntu 24.04 LTS/26.04 LTS, Debian 13, and Fedora 43/44, with DEB and RPM packages. Computer Use is expected in a future release, and Linux users have already requested AppImage format support and reported input method switching issues on Wayland.

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Context & Analysis

The Linux desktop app launch marks OpenAI's response to persistent requests from its developer community. The company had previously limited its ChatGPT desktop application to Windows and macOS, leaving Linux developers without a native option. This release fills that gap by packaging ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex into a single desktop workspace, letting users manage projects and local files alongside the AI tools.

The preview is deliberately constrained. Computer Use, which lets AI control the PC, is slated for a future release, and the app relies on XWayland for Wayland compatibility, which may cause some input issues. Community requests for AppImage packaging and reports of input method switching problems on Wayland suggest the Linux version will continue to evolve based on user feedback. For Linux-using developers and businesses, this represents a more integrated AI workflow than the browser-based alternative, though the preview's limitations mean it is not yet a complete desktop experience.

FAQ

Which Linux distributions are supported?: The preview supports Ubuntu 24.04 LTS/26.04 LTS, Debian 13, and Fedora 43/44. Packages are available in DEB format for Ubuntu/Debian and RPM format for Fedora.
What limitations exist in the Linux preview?: Computer Use is not yet available in the preview. Also, Wayland is not directly supported yet; the app uses XWayland instead, and some window operations like keyboard shortcuts may not work correctly on Wayland.
Can I use Codex and ChatGPT Work with the Linux app?: Yes, the Linux desktop app includes ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex. Users can create source code with Codex, send results to Slack via ChatGPT Work, and open files in Google Docs and Chrome.

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