How do I install Codex as a native Ubuntu deb?

Clone git@github.com:johnohhh1/codex-ubuntu.git, run ./build-codex-native-deb.sh, dpkg -i the .deb. Done.

Does OpenAI's Codex run natively on Linux?

Officially? No. This hack wraps the web app in Electron—feels native, works great.

Will this Codex Linux deb break on updates?

Rebuild from fresh MSIX. Preinst cleans cruft. Stable so far.

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.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

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

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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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#Codex Linux #Codex Linux deb #Electron packaging #Electron wrapper #MSIX repackaging #MSIX to deb #OpenAI Ubuntu #OpenAI desktop #OpenAI desktop app

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