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title: Install Claude Desktop on Linux | Snap Store
description: Get the latest version of Claude Desktop for Linux - Claude Desktop App
url: https://snapcraft.io/claudeai-desktop
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# Claude Desktop (claudeai-desktop)

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latest/stable 1.0.0

Install latest/stable of Claude Desktop

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**Install using the command line**

```
sudo snap install claudeai-desktop
```

Don't have snapd? [Get set up for snaps](https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd).

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### Package name

* claudeai-desktop

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### License

* MIT

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### Last updated

* 24 October 2025 - latest/stable
* 24 October 2025 - latest/edge

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### Websites

* [github.com/PrevailExcel/claude-desktop-client](https://github.com/PrevailExcel/claude-desktop-client "https://github.com/PrevailExcel/claude-desktop-client")

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### Contact

* [x.com](https://x.com/EjimaduPrevail "https://x.com/EjimaduPrevail")

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### Donations

* [buymeacoffee.com](https://buymeacoffee.com/prevail "https://buymeacoffee.com/prevail")

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### Source code

* [github.com/PrevailExcel/claude-desktop-client/](https://github.com/PrevailExcel/claude-desktop-client/ "https://github.com/PrevailExcel/claude-desktop-client/")

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### Report a bug

* [github.com/PrevailExcel/claude-desktop-client/issues](https://github.com/PrevailExcel/claude-desktop-client/issues "https://github.com/PrevailExcel/claude-desktop-client/issues")

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##### Report a Snap Store violation

* [Report this Snap](https://snapcraft.io/claudeai-desktop#report-snap-modal)

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* [Description](https://snapcraft.io/claudeai-desktop#tab-description)
* [Security](https://snapcraft.io/claudeai-desktop#tab-security)

#### Claude Desktop App

Claude Desktop – Lightweight & Fast Claude AI Client

Claude Desktop is an **unofficial Electron-based desktop app** that brings Claude AI straight to your Linux desktop. Enjoy a smooth, fast, and distraction-free AI experience without relying on a browser.

Key Features

* **Lightweight & Fast** – Optimized for speed and minimal resource usage.
* **Clean Interface** – Focus on your AI interactions with a simple, intuitive design.
* **Desktop Notifications** – Stay updated with AI responses instantly.
* **Secure & Private** – Your data stays safe; the app stores nothing locally.

Claude Desktop is **not an official Anthropic product** but a community-driven app made for seamless desktop access to Claude AI.

Install via Snap and start chatting with Claude AI instantly!

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## Install Claude Desktop on your Linux distribution

Choose your Linux distribution to get detailed installation instructions. If yours is not shown, get more details on the [installing snapd documentation](https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd).

[### Arch Linux](https://snapcraft.io/install/claudeai-desktop/arch)

[### CentOS](https://snapcraft.io/install/claudeai-desktop/centos)

[### Debian](https://snapcraft.io/install/claudeai-desktop/debian)

[### elementary OS](https://snapcraft.io/install/claudeai-desktop/elementary)

[### Fedora](https://snapcraft.io/install/claudeai-desktop/fedora)

[### KDE Neon](https://snapcraft.io/install/claudeai-desktop/kde-neon)

[### Kubuntu](https://snapcraft.io/install/claudeai-desktop/kubuntu)

[### Manjaro](https://snapcraft.io/install/claudeai-desktop/manjaro)

[### Pop!\_OS](https://snapcraft.io/install/claudeai-desktop/pop)

[### openSUSE](https://snapcraft.io/install/claudeai-desktop/opensuse)

[### Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://snapcraft.io/install/claudeai-desktop/rhel)

[### Ubuntu](https://snapcraft.io/install/claudeai-desktop/ubuntu)