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title: Install ChatGPT Desktop on elementary OS using the Snap Store | Snapcraft
description: Get the latest version of ChatGPT Desktop for on elementary OS - A simple
  and efficient desktop client for ChatGPT that brings AI conversations directly to
  your desktop.
url: https://snapcraft.io/install/chatgpt-desktop-linux/elementary
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# Install ChatGPT Desktop on **elementary OS**

# ChatGPT Desktop (chatgpt-desktop-linux)

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#### A simple and efficient desktop client for ChatGPT that brings AI conversations directly to your desktop.

**ChatGPT Desktop — Fast, Private, and Lightweight AI Client for Linux**

A simple and efficient desktop client for ChatGPT that brings AI conversations directly to your desktop without browser tabs or distractions. Built with Electron for speed and reliability, it delivers a smooth, native-like experience optimized for daily productivity.

**Why use ChatGPT Desktop?**

* **Anonymous Chatting** – No login required, start instantly
* **GPT-4 Mini Support** – Smart, fast, and optimized AI responses
* **Secure & Encrypted** – Your conversations stay private
* **Lightweight Performance** – Low memory usage, quick startup
* **Open Source** – Transparent, community-driven, customizable
* **Cross-Platform** – Works consistently across Linux systems
* **Distraction-Free UI** – Clean desktop experience without browsers

Perfect for developers, students, researchers, and everyday users who want quick answers, coding help, writing assistance, or brainstorming — all in one focused desktop app.

Project URL: [https://github.com/evildevill/chatgpt-desktop-linux](<https://github.com/evildevill/chatgpt-desktop-linux>)

Run commands:

`snap install chatgpt-desktop-linux`

Simple. Fast. Private. AI at your fingertips.

### Package name

* chatgpt-desktop-linux

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### License

* MIT

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### Last updated

* 26 June 2026 - latest/stable

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### Websites

* [wasii.dev](https://wasii.dev "https://wasii.dev")

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### Donations

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### Source code

* [github.com/evildevill/chatgpt-desktop-linux](https://github.com/evildevill/chatgpt-desktop-linux "https://github.com/evildevill/chatgpt-desktop-linux")

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### Report a bug

* [github.com/evildevill/chatgpt-desktop-linux/issues](https://github.com/evildevill/chatgpt-desktop-linux/issues "https://github.com/evildevill/chatgpt-desktop-linux/issues")

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## Enable snaps on elementary OS and install ChatGPT Desktop

Snaps are applications packaged with all their dependencies to run on all popular Linux distributions from a single build. They update automatically and roll back gracefully.

Snaps are discoverable and installable from the [Snap Store](https://snapcraft.io/store), an app store with an audience of millions.

### Enable snapd

Snap can be installed on elementary OS from the command line. Open *Terminal* from the Applications launcher and type the following:

```
sudo apt update
sudo apt install snapd
```

Either log out and back in again, or restart your system, to ensure snap’s paths are updated correctly.

### Install ChatGPT Desktop

To install ChatGPT Desktop, simply use the following command:

```
sudo snap install chatgpt-desktop-linux
```

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