# I really need the Codex app on Linux **URL:** \ **Category:** Feature requests\ **Created:** [August 13, 2026, 4:50am UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/i-really-need-the-codex-app-on-linux/1390217 "2026-08-13T04:50:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![agho](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a88e57/32.png) [@agho](https://community.openai.com/u/agho)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 4:50am UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/i-really-need-the-codex-app-on-linux/1390217/1 "2026-08-13T04:50:47Z")
Hi OpenAI team, I’ve already joined the Linux waitlist, but I wanted to add my voice here because the Codex desktop app has become one of the tools I use the most. The app experience is genuinely excellent. Managing multiple tasks, working with agents, reviewing changes, and keeping everything organized in one dedicated workspace feels much better to me than using only the CLI. The problem is that Linux is an important part of my actual development and research environment. I use Linux machines for development, local compute, containers, and research workflows, so this is exactly where I want the Codex app the most. I know Codex CLI already works on Linux, and I use CLI tools as well, but for me: Codex CLI ≠ Codex App. They serve different workflows. I’ve already signed up for the waitlist, but I would honestly use the Linux app immediately if it were available today. If there is any early access, beta, preview build, or testing program, I’d also be very happy to participate and provide feedback. I really love the Codex app. Pls bring the same experience to Linux. Thank you 😀 ---
**Author:** ![agho](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a88e57/32.png) [@agho](https://community.openai.com/u/agho)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 8:24am UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/i-really-need-the-codex-app-on-linux/1390217/2 "2026-08-14T08:24:08Z")
Just noticed that the Codex app for Linux is finally available! I didn’t receive an email about the release, so this was a very nice surprise today. I’ve been waiting for this and already joined the waitlist before, so I’m really happy to see it released. Thank you, guys. I’m excited to start using it on Linux! ---
**Author:** ![VeitB](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/veitb/32/712987_2.png) [@VeitB](https://community.openai.com/u/VeitB)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 9:34am UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/i-really-need-the-codex-app-on-linux/1390217/3 "2026-08-14T09:34:41Z")
Here’s the link to the announcement topic in the community. > [@Codex in ChatGPT desktop app for Linux is now in preview penguin](https://community.openai.com/t/codex-in-chatgpt-desktop-app-for-linux-is-now-in-preview/1390027): > > Linux users, this one’s for you! penguin ChatGPT desktop app for Linux is now available in preview, bringing ChatGPT, Work, and Codex together in one native desktop experience. Currently supported: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and 26.04 LTS Debian 13 Fedora 43 and 44 x64 and ARM64 architectures .deb and .rpm packages The desktop app is designed as a workspace for managing projects, working with files, using browser workflows, and running Codex alongside ChatGPT. [Download now](https://openai.com/codex/) You can learn more ab… ---
**Author:** ![VeitB](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/openai1/user_avatar/community.openai.com/veitb/32/712987_2.png) [@VeitB](https://community.openai.com/u/VeitB)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2026, 9:34am UTC](https://community.openai.com/t/i-really-need-the-codex-app-on-linux/1390217/4 "2026-08-14T09:34:46Z")
Closed on August 14, 2026, 9:34am UTC