AI Chat Desktop Applications

AI Chat Linux Desktops Applications

This repository contains Electron-based desktop applications for various AI chat platforms as (.AppImage) build. Each application is designed to provide a native desktop experience for web-based AI chat services.

Note: Google Auth might get blocked due to restriction imposed by Google. The workaround could be directly log in directly with your registered account.

Contributors: Alexandephilia x Jules x Sonnet 3.5

Repository Structure

electron_app/
├── ChatGPT_APP/       # Electron wrapper for ChatGPT
├── DeepSeek_APP/      # Electron wrapper for DeepSeek Chat
├── Claude_APP/        # Electron wrapper for Claude AI
├── Grok_APP/          # Electron wrapper for Grok
└── Perplexity_APP/    # Electron wrapper for Perplexity AI

Applications

ChatGPT_APP

An Electron-based desktop application for ChatGPT.

Key Files:

• main.js - Main Electron process that creates windows and handles system integration
• renderer.js - Renderer process script that interacts with the ChatGPT web interface
• preload.js - Preload script that bridges the main and renderer processes
• package.json - Project configuration and dependencies
• chatgpt.png - Application icon
• dist/ - Build output directory

Features:

• System tray integration
• Hardware acceleration for better performance
• Media access for voice input
• Single instance lock to prevent multiple instances

NOTE: Voice mode and clipboard functionality fully working!

Claude_APP

An unofficial Electron wrapper for Claude AI desktop application.

Key Files:

• README.md - Detailed documentation about the Claude desktop application
• build-deb.sh - Script to build a Debian package for the application
• LICENSE-APACHE and LICENSE-MIT - Dual license files
• .gitignore - Git ignore configuration

Features:

• MCP (Model Context Protocol) support
• System tray integration
• Cross-platform compatibility with Linux focus

NOTE: - Quick shortcut chat with Ctrl+Alt+Space for instant access anywhere

DeepSeek_APP

An Electron wrapper for DeepSeek Chat.

Key Files:

• main.js - Main Electron process
• package.json - Project configuration and dependencies
• DEEP_SEEK.png - Application icon
• dist/ - Build output directory containing the AppImage and other build artifacts
• node_modules/ - Node.js dependencies

Features:

• System tray integration
• Persistent session for login state
• Permission handling for web content
• Cross-platform build configuration

Grok_APP

An Electron-based desktop application for Grok.

Key Files:

• main.js - Main Electron process that creates windows and handles system integration
• renderer.js - Renderer process script that interacts with the Grok web interface
• preload.js - Preload script that bridges the main and renderer processes
• package.json - Project configuration and dependencies
• chatgpt.png - Application icon
• dist/ - Build output directory

Features:

• System tray integration
• Hardware acceleration for better performance
• Media access for voice input
• Single instance lock to prevent multiple instances

Perplexity_APP

An Electron-based desktop application for Perplexity AI.

Key Files:

• main.js - Main Electron process that creates windows and handles system integration
• renderer.js - Renderer process script that interacts with the Perplexity web interface
• preload.js - Preload script that bridges the main and renderer processes
• package.json - Project configuration and dependencies
• perplexity.png - Application icon
• dist/ - Build output directory

Features:

• System tray integration
• Hardware acceleration for better performance
• Media access for voice input
• Single instance lock to prevent multiple instances
• Persistent session management
• Cross-platform compatibility

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Building and Running

Each application can be built and run independently:

ChatGPT_APP

cd ChatGPT_APP
npm install
npm start     # Run the application
npm run build # Build the application

Claude_APP

cd Claude_APP
sudo ./build-deb.sh # Build a Debian package
sudo dpkg -i ./build/electron-app/claude-desktop_*.deb # Install the package

DeepSeek_APP

cd DeepSeek_APP
npm install
npm start     # Run the application
npm run build # Build the application

Grok_APP

cd Grok_APP
npm install
npm start     # Run the application
npm run build # Build the application

Perplexity_APP

cd Perplexity_APP
npm install
npm start     # Run the application
npm run build # Build the application

License

• ChatGPT_APP: License not specified in package.json.
• Claude_APP: Dual-licensed under MIT and Apache License 2.0.
• DeepSeek_APP: License not specified in package.json.
• Grok_APP: MIT License (specified in package.json).
• Perplexity_APP: MIT License (specified in package.json).

Notes

These applications are wrappers around web-based services and may be subject to the terms of service of their respective platforms. They are designed to enhance the user experience by providing native desktop integration features.