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To install ChatGPT (official desktop app) on Debian Linux using Snap, do the following:
You need as

Prerequisites

1. Debian-based system (e.g., Debian, Ubuntu, Mint whatever deb based Linux).

2. Snap package manager installed.

1. Install Snap (if not installed)

Run these commands in your terminal:

# apt update sudo apt install snapd

Enable and start the Snap daemon:

# systemctl enable snapd sudo systemctl start snapd

Create a symbolic link to ensure

snap

is accessible:

# ln -s /var/lib/snapd/snap /snap

2. Find ChatGPT Snap Package

The official ChatGPT desktop app (by OpenAI) is not available as a Snap package directly from OpenAI, but a third-party Snap package or wrapper may exist.

You can search with:

# snap find chatgpt

As of now, you might see unofficial community packages (e.g.,

chatgpt-desktop

or

chatgpt-wrapper

, etc.).

 

3. Install ChatGPT Snap Package

If you find a package (e.g., chatgpt-desktop), install it like this:

# snap install chatgpt-desktop

Note: Be cautious about third-party Snap packages—review the publisher and permissions.

4.Launch ChatGPT

Once installed, launch it from your app menu or run:

/snap/bin/chatgpt-desktop-client

 

Alternative (if no Snap available)

If no Snap package is available or you're uncomfortable with third-party sources:

Option: Use the Official .deb Installer

OpenAI released an official desktop app for Linux in

.deb

format:

To use the native deb;

1. Download from: https://openai.com/chat

2. Install with:

# apt install ./chatgpt_*.deb