Claude Desktop Linux Flake
Enables running Claude Desktop on Linux systems using a Nix flake.
About
This Nix flake provides a build script for running the Claude Desktop application on Linux, addressing the lack of an official Linux release. It overcomes the compatibility issues of the `claude-native-bindings` module by providing a reimplementation called `patchy-cnb` using NAPI-RS. This allows users to leverage Claude Desktop on NixOS and other Linux distributions with Nix installed, offering functionalities like MCP support, Ctrl+Alt+Space popup, and tray menu integration.
Key Features
- Includes `patchy-cnb` to reimplement native bindings
- Integrates with system tray menus
- 157 GitHub stars
- Supports Ctrl+Alt+Space popup
- Enables Claude Desktop on Linux using Nix
- Supports MCP servers
Use Cases
- Using Claude Desktop with MCP servers on Linux
- Developing and testing integrations with Claude's Computer Use features
- Running Claude Desktop on NixOS systems
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