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OpenAI releases ChatGPT desktop app preview for Linux

OpenAI has released a preview of its ChatGPT desktop app for Linux, closing a significant gap in its desktop offerings.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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OpenAI has launched a desktop app for Linux that includes both ChatGPT and ChatGPT Work, as well as Codex. This preview marks the first such application available for Linux users, following its release on other platforms.

According to reports from heise online and The Decoder, the new app allows Linux users to access the diverse features of ChatGPT. However, the full utilization of the app has yet to be clarified.

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