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claude-desktop-debian

Claude Desktop for Linux

  • 5.5k stars
  • 534 forks
  • 6 open issues
  • Language: Shell
  • License: Apache-2.0
  • updated
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Install

Terminal
git clone https://github.com/aaddrick/claude-desktop-debian
  1. Clone the repository.
  2. Follow the README for installation and usage instructions.

Editor's note

This project provides unofficial build scripts that repackage the official Windows Claude Desktop application to run natively on Linux without Wine or virtualization. The scripts produce installable packages for most major Linux distributions, including `.deb` files for Debian and Ubuntu via an APT repository at `pkg.claude-desktop-debian.dev`, `.rpm` files for Fedora and RHEL via DNF, AppImages for distribution-agnostic installs, an AUR package for Arch Linux, and a Nix flake with a dedicated FHS environment variant for NixOS users who need MCP server support. The resulting application connects to Claude through the standard Claude Desktop interface and supports full Model Context Protocol configuration through `~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`. System integration features include a global hotkey (Ctrl+Alt+Space) that works on both X11 and Wayland via XWayland, plus system tray support. Linux users who want the Claude Desktop experience without running a separate operating system are the primary audience.

README

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Frequently asked

What people ask about claude-desktop-debian

What is aaddrick/claude-desktop-debian?

aaddrick/claude-desktop-debian is tools for the Claude AI ecosystem. Claude Desktop for Linux It has 5.5k GitHub stars and its last recorded update is dated 2026-10-23.

How do I install claude-desktop-debian?

You can install claude-desktop-debian by cloning the repository (https://github.com/aaddrick/claude-desktop-debian) or following the README instructions on GitHub. ClaudeWave also provides quick install blocks on this page.

Is aaddrick/claude-desktop-debian safe to use?

Our security agent has analyzed aaddrick/claude-desktop-debian and assigned a Trust Score of 89/100 (tier: Trusted). See the full breakdown of passed checks and flags on this page.

Who maintains aaddrick/claude-desktop-debian?

aaddrick/claude-desktop-debian is maintained by aaddrick. The last recorded GitHub activity is dated 2026-10-23, with 6 open issues.

Are there alternatives to claude-desktop-debian?

Yes. On ClaudeWave you can browse similar tools at /categories/tools, sorted by popularity or recent activity.