Which Linux distributions does the ChatGPT desktop app support?

The app runs on Ubuntu 24.04 and 26.04 LTS, Debian 13, and Fedora 43 and 44, with .deb and .rpm packages available for both x64 and ARM64 architectures.

What features are missing from the Linux launch?

Native computer use—the ability to control desktop applications like GIMP or OpenOffice—is not available yet. Appshots, Record & Replay, and voice commands for desktop apps also won't be available at launch.

When did the Mac and Windows versions launch?

The Mac and Windows versions of the ChatGPT desktop app shipped in July.

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT desktop app for Linux

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What happened
OpenAI released a preview of its ChatGPT desktop application for Linux on Tuesday, supporting Ubuntu 24.04 and 26.04 LTS, Debian 13, and Fedora 43 and 44 via .deb and .rpm packages for both x64 and ARM64 architectures. The app bundles ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and the Codex coding agent into a single package, with a built-in browser, Chrome extensions, and voice control included.
Why it matters
Linux users now have the same visual interface for managing multiple projects and code changes that Mac and Windows users have had since July, bringing feature parity to a major computing platform. However, native computer use—the ability to control desktop applications like GIMP or OpenOffice—remains unavailable, limiting the app's capabilities compared to what may be coming.
What to watch
Native computer use and related features (Appshots, Record & Replay, and voice commands for desktop apps) are not available at launch. For Linux users who prefer command-line workflows, the Codex CLI and IDE extension that already worked on Linux remain the more direct option.

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Context & Analysis

OpenAI is extending desktop application availability across platforms in a measured rollout. The company shipped Mac and Windows versions in July and has now brought the app to Linux, where the Codex CLI and IDE extension already had a foothold. The preview release indicates the company is prioritizing visual interface features—particularly project and file tracking—that complement but do not replace the command-line tools that many Linux developers already use. The absence of native computer use at launch is a notable limitation; this feature allows the AI to interact with desktop applications directly, and its omission suggests OpenAI may be validating the core experience (chat, code management, voice) before rolling out more complex automation capabilities across all platforms.

FAQ

Which Linux distributions does the ChatGPT desktop app support?: The app runs on Ubuntu 24.04 and 26.04 LTS, Debian 13, and Fedora 43 and 44, with .deb and .rpm packages available for both x64 and ARM64 architectures.
What features are missing from the Linux launch?: Native computer use—the ability to control desktop applications like GIMP or OpenOffice—is not available yet. Appshots, Record & Replay, and voice commands for desktop apps also won't be available at launch.
When did the Mac and Windows versions launch?: The Mac and Windows versions of the ChatGPT desktop app shipped in July.

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