ChatGPT Desktop — Vishwanath Tec Systems (VTS)

ChatGPT Desktop is a lightweight Linux desktop launcher that opens ChatGPT in a clean, native-like window using your existing browser (Chrome, Chromium, or Brave).
It provides a safe, no-API-key, and resource-efficient experience — without Electron or sandboxed browsers.

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🚀 Key Features

• 🖥️ Native app-like window (no tabs, no address bar)
• 🔐 Uses your current browser session for secure login
• ⚡ Lightweight — no Electron or extra dependencies
• 📦 Distributed as .deb, .rpm, and AppImage for all Linux users
• 💼 Officially built and maintained by Vishwanath Tec Systems (VTS)

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🧭 Repository Layout

ChatGPT-Desktop-Linux-VTS
├── build
│   └── ChatGPT_Desktop-x86_64.AppImage
├── LICENSE
├── packaging
│   ├── chatgpt-desktop-1.0.0.deb
│   └── chatgpt-desktop-1.0-1.x86_64.rpm
├── README.md
├── release-upload.sh
└── src
    ├── appimagetool-x86_64.AppImage
    ├── chatgpt-128.png
    ├── chatgpt-256.png
    ├── chatgpt-32.png
    ├── chatgpt-512.png
    ├── chatgpt-64.png
    ├── ChatGPT.AppDir
    ├── chatgpt.desktop
    ├── chatgpt-launcher
    ├── chatgpt.png
    ├── chatgpt-vts-symbol.svg
    ├── install.sh
    └── packaging

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🧩 Installation

🟢 Debian / Ubuntu (.deb)

sudo apt install ./chatgpt-desktop-deb.deb
# Then launch via: Super → "ChatGPT Desktop"

🔵 Fedora / RHEL (.rpm)

sudo dnf install ./chatgpt-desktop-1.0-1.x86_64.rpm
# Launch from Activities or Application Menu

🟣 Portable AppImage

chmod +x ChatGPT_Desktop-x86_64.AppImage
./ChatGPT_Desktop-x86_64.AppImage

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🧱 Build Instructions (for Maintainers)

Build .deb

mkdir -p chatgpt-desktop-deb/usr/{local/bin,share/icons,share/applications}

cp chatgpt-launcher chatgpt-desktop-deb/usr/local/bin/
cp chatgpt.desktop chatgpt-desktop-deb/usr/share/applications/
cp chatgpt-256.png chatgpt-desktop-deb/usr/share/icons/chatgpt.png

# Add DEBIAN/control file (see packaging/control template)
dpkg-deb --build chatgpt-desktop-deb

Build .rpm

rpmbuild -ba packaging/chatgpt-desktop.spec

Build AppImage

mkdir -p ChatGPT.AppDir/usr/{bin,share/icons}
cp chatgpt-launcher ChatGPT.AppDir/usr/bin/
cp chatgpt.desktop ChatGPT.AppDir/chatgpt.desktop
cp chatgpt-256.png ChatGPT.AppDir/usr/share/icons/chatgpt.png

appimagetool ChatGPT.AppDir

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🎨 Branding & Design

Icon: chatgpt-vts-symbol.svg
Gradient: #00FF7A → #00A86F (Electric Green)
Style: Minimal, flat, and adaptive for GNOME / KDE / XFCE
Maintainer: Vishwanath Tec Systems

🪄 Designed to feel native — built entirely with GTK WebKit2 and Python 3 (no Electron).

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📦 Downloads

Format	Description	File
💿 AppImage	Portable, works on all Linux distributions	ChatGPT_Desktop-x86_64.AppImage
🟢 .deb	For Debian, Ubuntu, Linux Mint	chatgpt-desktop-deb.deb
🔵 .rpm	For Fedora, CentOS, RHEL	chatgpt-desktop-1.0-1.x86_64.rpm

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🧠 Tech Stack

• Language: Python 3 (GTK+3 / WebKit2)
• Packaging: dpkg, rpmbuild, AppImageKit
• Build System: Custom VTS Linux Release Script (release-upload.sh)
• Compatibility: Ubuntu 20.04+, Fedora 36+, Debian 11+, RHEL 8+

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📜 License (MIT)

Copyright (c) 2025 Vishwanath Tec Systems

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the “Software”), to deal
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
copies of the Software.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

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🔖 About Vishwanath Tec Systems

Vishwanath Tec Systems (VTS) creates open-source software and Linux automation tools built for privacy, simplicity, and performance.
Explore more projects at https://shrtx.in.

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⭐ Don’t forget to Star this repo!

If you find ChatGPT Desktop helpful, give it a ⭐ on GitHub —
it helps more Linux users discover a clean, native ChatGPT experience! 💚

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🧰 Support & Feedback

Found a bug or have an idea?
→ Open an issue

Please include:

• OS & desktop environment
• Browser used (Chrome / Chromium / Brave)
• Steps to reproduce

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🌐 Project Links

• 🌍 Official Site: https://shrtx.in
• 🧑‍💻 Author: Vishwanath Tec Systems
• 📬 Contact: support@shrtx.in
• 🔖 Latest Release: View on GitHub →

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🪄 Summary

ChatGPT Desktop (VTS) — a fast, native-feeling ChatGPT client for Linux that respects privacy, saves resources, and looks right at home on your desktop.