AI Chat Desktop Applications
by alexandephilia
This repository provides Electron-based desktop applications for various AI chat platforms like ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Grok, and Claude. Each application offers a native desktop experience for web-based AI chat services.
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What is AI Chat Desktop Applications?
This project provides a collection of Electron-based desktop applications that wrap popular AI chat services, offering a native desktop experience. It includes applications for ChatGPT, DeepSeek Chat, Claude AI, and Grok.
How to use AI Chat Desktop Applications?
Each application can be built and run independently. Navigate to the specific application's directory (e.g., ChatGPT_APP) using the command line. Then, install dependencies using npm install and run the application using npm start. For Claude_APP, a Debian package can be built and installed using the provided scripts.
Key features of AI Chat Desktop Applications
System tray integration
Hardware acceleration (ChatGPT & Grok)
Media access for voice input (ChatGPT & Grok)
Single instance lock (ChatGPT & Grok)
MCP (Model Control Protocol) support (Claude)
Cross-platform compatibility (Linux focused for Claude)
Persistent session (DeepSeek)
Permission handling (DeepSeek)
Quick shortcut chat with Ctrl+Alt+Space (Claude)
Use cases of AI Chat Desktop Applications
Accessing AI chat services directly from the desktop
Improving workflow with native desktop integration
Utilizing system tray for quick access
Using voice input for AI chat
Quickly accessing Claude AI with a shortcut
FAQ from AI Chat Desktop Applications
Are these official applications?
Are these official applications?
These are unofficial Electron wrappers around web-based services.
Are these applications cross-platform?
Are these applications cross-platform?
While some applications like Claude_APP have a Linux focus, others aim for cross-platform compatibility. Refer to each application's documentation for specifics.
Do these applications require an account with the respective AI services?
Do these applications require an account with the respective AI services?
Yes, these applications are wrappers around the web-based services and require you to log in with your existing account.
How do I build the Claude application on Linux?
How do I build the Claude application on Linux?
Navigate to the Claude_APP directory and run sudo ./build-deb.sh to build a Debian package, then install it using sudo dpkg -i ./build/electron-app/claude-desktop_*.deb.
Where can I find the license information for each application?
Where can I find the license information for each application?
For ChatGPT_APP, Grok_APP and DeepSeek_APP, refer to their respective package.json files. Claude_APP is dual-licensed under MIT and Apache License 2.0.