A native ChatGPT client for Linux — with a global hotkey.
A native-feeling ChatGPT client for Linux. It’s a lightweight desktop web wrapper that behaves similar to the official Windows app: press a hotkey to pop up a ChatGPT modal from anywhere.
Install via .deb or run a universal build.
Fully transparent wrapper — no mystery binaries.
A dedicated window when you want it. A hotkey modal when you don’t.
Clean, minimal, and fast
Designed as a light-theme Linux desktop companion that stays out of the way — until you call it.
Global hotkey overlay
Pop ChatGPT instantly as a modal on top of whatever you’re doing.
Desktop-native feel
Window controls, quick summon UX, and polished visual hierarchy.
Transparent wrapper
It’s a web wrapper for ChatGPT — the project is fully open source.
Linux packaging
Install with a .deb, or use a universal build for other distros.
Lightweight UX
Minimal chrome, crisp typography, and subtle shadows.
Community-driven
Issues and PRs welcome — everything happens in the open on GitHub.
Download & install
Grab the latest build from GitHub Releases. Choose a native .deb for Debian/Ubuntu, or use the universal option for most distros.
Releases
All builds are published from the open source repository.
Looking for checksums or build steps? Everything is in the repo.
Pick a format
.deb for easy install, or a universal build you can run anywhere.
Fully open source
ChatLinux is built in the open. The wrapper behavior, UI, and packaging are all in the repository so you can audit, build, and contribute.
Repository
Star it, open issues, or submit a PR — everything’s public.
The project is fully open source. Builds are published via GitHub Releases and can be reproduced from the source code.
FAQ
Quick answers about what ChatLinux is (and isn’t).