Claude Desktop Linux

Automated installer for Claude Desktop on Ubuntu/Debian with proper desktop integration and DesktopCommander.

Quick Install

One-line install:

bash <(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/secretzer0/claude-desktop-linux/main/install.sh)

Auto install (no prompts):

bash <(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/secretzer0/claude-desktop-linux/main/install.sh) --auto

Binary installer:

wget https://github.com/secretzer0/claude-desktop-linux/releases/latest/download/claude-desktop-linux-installer
chmod +x claude-desktop-linux-installer
./claude-desktop-linux-installer

What it installs

• All dependencies (Python, Node.js, Docker, Nix)
• Claude Desktop via Nix flake
• Desktop launcher with proper icon
• Application menu integration
• Desktop Commander

Uninstall

Remove integration only:

bash <(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/secretzer0/claude-desktop-linux/main/uninstall.sh)

Remove everything:

bash <(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/secretzer0/claude-desktop-linux/main/uninstall.sh) --full

Requirements

• Ubuntu 24.04 (tested)
• May work on other Ubuntu/Debian systems

License

MIT

Credits

• Claude Desktop Linux Flake by k3d3
• DesktopCommander by wonderwhy-er
• Nix Package Manager by the NixOS community