AI Chat Desktop FAQs

Question 1

Is AI Chat Desktop open source?

Accepted Answer

Yes, AI Chat Desktop is an open-source project. The Claude app is dual-licensed under MIT and Apache 2.0 licenses, while licensing information for other apps is specified in their package.json files.

Question 2

What is AI Chat Desktop?

Accepted Answer

AI Chat Desktop provides native desktop applications built with Electron for interacting with various AI chat platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, and Grok. It offers a streamlined desktop experience for these web-based services.

Question 3

Does AI Chat Desktop support Linux?

Accepted Answer

Yes, AI Chat Desktop has a strong focus on Linux support and provides cross-platform compatibility. Specific build instructions, like the Debian package build for Claude, are included.

Question 4

What are some key features of AI Chat Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Key features include system tray integration for quick access, hardware acceleration for improved performance (where applicable), voice input support, single instance lock to prevent multiple application instances, and quick shortcut chat for Claude (Ctrl+Alt+Space).

Question 5

What AI chat platforms are supported?

Accepted Answer

Currently, AI Chat Desktop supports ChatGPT, Claude AI, DeepSeek Chat, and Grok. Each platform has its own dedicated application within the repository.

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