OFFICE & PRODUCTIVITY · LINUX COMPATIBILITY
Does Claude work on Linux?
by Anthropic
Quick answerRuns natively
Yes. Anthropic publishes an official Linux version of Claude.
The Linux desktop app is a beta for Ubuntu 22.04 or later and Debian 12 or later; Computer Use and dictation are not available on Linux yet.
How to install Claude on Linux
Anthropic provides an official Linux version on its website.
Which install method should you use for Claude?
Use Anthropic’s download: it is the only Linux install method in our data.
- Anthropic’s own download. Anthropic publishes the Linux version itself on its website.
- In a web browser. Anthropic offers Claude on the web, so no install is needed.
Use Claude in a web browser
Anthropic offers Claude on the web. Open it in Firefox, Chrome or Edge on Linux and sign in. Chrome and Edge can usually install web apps like this one in their own window.
Sources
Claude on Linux: common questions
Does Claude work on Linux?
Yes. Anthropic publishes an official Linux version of Claude.
How do I install Claude on Ubuntu?
Download the Linux version from Anthropic’s website: https://code.claude.com/docs/en/desktop-linux.