ChatGPT Desktop App for Linux Fails to Impress Reviewer

OpenAI released a preview of its ChatGPT desktop application for Linux, which is an Electron-based, proprietary program. The app consolidates ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex into a single desktop workspace. The reviewer tested it on Linux Mint and found that ChatGPT provided inaccurate information, for example, giving wrong dimensions for Starmind satellites. The app supports Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and 26.04 LTS, Debian 13, Fedora 43 and 44, but not Arch Linux or NixOS. The reviewer noted high memory usage (over a gigabyte of RAM) and a memory leak that slowed the system. Also, shell jobs didn't appear in the project list, and Wayland support is experimental with input method issues. Despite the app's integration with services like Google Calendar and Gmail, the reviewer advises caution with data privacy and recommends keeping the "Improve the model for everyone" setting off. Overall, the reviewer is not impressed and will continue using ChatGPT in the browser.