Claude Linux App

A simple Electron wrapper for claude.ai on Linux.

Why?

Anthropic doesn't offer an official Linux desktop app. This is a minimal wrapper (~40 lines) that loads the Claude web app in a native window.

Install

git clone https://github.com/lisancao/claude-linux-app.git
cd claude-linux-app
npm install

Claude Code (CLI Alternative)

If you prefer using Claude from the terminal, Anthropic's official CLI works natively on Linux:

npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
claude

Claude Code is designed for software engineering tasks (coding, debugging, file editing). Use this Electron wrapper if you want the full web experience for general conversations.

Run

npm start

Or use the launcher script (runs with --no-sandbox):

./start.sh

Add to Application Menu

cp claude-desktop.desktop ~/.local/share/applications/

Then find "Claude" in your app launcher.

What's Included

• main.js - Electron app that loads claude.ai
• package.json - Dependencies (just Electron)
• start.sh - Launcher script
• claude-desktop.desktop - Desktop entry file
• icon.png - App icon

License

MIT