https://github.com/samdc73/claude-desktop-arch
Claude Desktop for Arch-based Linux distributions
https://github.com/samdc73/claude-desktop-arch
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Claude Desktop for Arch-based Linux distributions
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/samdc73/claude-desktop-arch
- Owner: SamDc73
- License: apache-2.0
- Created: 2025-03-10T00:45:24.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-03-10T01:14:34.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-03-10T01:51:46.405Z (over 1 year ago)
- Topics: claude
- Language: Shell
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- Size: 10.7 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# Claude Desktop for Linux (Arch Linux)
A native-like Linux port of Claude Desktop, packaged for Arch Linux.
This project was inspired by [claude-desktop-linux-flake](https://github.com/k3d3/claude-desktop-linux-flake), [claude-desktop-debian](https://github.com/aaddrick/claude-desktop-debian) and [LaurenceGuws's commit](https://github.com/aaddrick/claude-desktop-debian/pull/18).
## Features
- MCP protocol support
- 🚀 Native desktop integration
- 🎨 Proper theme integration (KDE/GNOME)
- 📁 XDG base directory compliance
## Quick Install
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/samdc73/claude-desktop-arch
cd claude-desktop-arch
# Build and install
makepkg -si
```
That's it! Launch Claude Desktop from your application menu or run ```claude-desktop``` in terminal.
## Optional Enhancements
### For KDE users:
```bash
sudo pacman -S kvantum xdg-desktop-portal-kde
```
### For GNOME users:
```bash
sudo pacman -S xdg-desktop-portal-gnome gtk3
```
## Troubleshooting
### Clean Install
If you're upgrading from an older version:
```bash
# Remove old package
sudo pacman -R claude-desktop
# Reinstall
makepkg -si
```
### Common Issues
**Q: App doesn't start?**
A: Make sure electron and asar are installed:
```bash
sudo pacman -S electron
npm i -g asar
```
**Q: UI looks wrong?**
A: Install the appropriate theme integration packages for your desktop environment (see Optional Enhancements above)
## Updates
Check [Claude.ai](https://claude.ai/desktop) for the latest version. Update the PKGBUILD if needed.
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