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Repackaging Windows Codex MSIX into a Linux Deb: The Ugly Hack That Delivered

OpenAI drops Codex as a Windows-only MSIX, leaving Linux users in the dust. One hacker fought through Electron hell to deliver a proper .deb that actually works.

Codex app icon on Ubuntu desktop with native window open to chatgpt.com/codex

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Repackaging Windows MSIX to Linux deb requires ditching full runtime—use a lightweight Electron wrapper instead. 𝕏
  • GPU flags and sandbox disables are must-haves for Electron stability on Ubuntu. 𝕏
  • OpenAI ignores Linux desktop users, but this repeatable hack delivers until they don't. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Dev.to

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