# OpenAI brings Codex to Linux in ChatGPT desktop app preview

Available in preview for Ubuntu 24.04/26.04 LTS, Debian 13, and Fedora 43/44, with .deb or .rpm packages for x64 or ARM64.

- Install with .deb or .rpm packages for x64 or ARM64
- Includes supported browser tools
- Targets Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and 26.04 LTS, Debian 13, and Fedora 43 and 44

## Why it matters

Linux developers can now use Codex in the ChatGPT desktop app without leaving their OS.

## Sources

- [OpenAI: OpenAI brings Codex to Linux in ChatGPT desktop app preview](https://x.com/OpenAIDevs/status/2087231793682694410)

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Summarized by dstilled on 2026-08-11. https://dstilled.ai/story/6a627baf-60c0-46b9-992d-2a0ed03db54e