Anthropic has announced that the Claude Desktop app is now available in beta for Linux users, marking a significant expansion from its previous exclusivity to macOS and Windows. This new version includes access to features like Claude Code and Cowork for users on paid subscription plans; however, the Computer Use feature is not yet included in this release but is expected to be added in future updates.

Cowork: Cowork is an agentic workspace feature in Claude that enables collaborative and organized project management within the desktop app. It supports elements like CoworkSpaces for folders, projects, and links. The capability is now part of the Linux desktop beta release for eligible users.
Anthropic: Anthropic is an AI company focused on developing advanced AI models including the Claude family. It maintains official developer resources and releases updates through channels like @ClaudeDevs. The company has now extended its Claude Desktop application to Linux users via a beta release that incorporates key features.
Claude Code: Claude Code is a dedicated mode and integration within the Claude ecosystem for coding tasks, sessions, and agentic development in the desktop environment. It supports project folders, chat history per session, and parallel operations. The feature is included in the new official Linux beta of Claude Desktop alongside chat functionality.

Access Tiers: The Linux beta provides desktop access to Claude Code, Cowork, and chat features for users on paid subscription plans.
Feature Rollout: Computer Use remains excluded from the initial Linux beta release of Claude Desktop, with additional capabilities noted as forthcoming.
Platform Support: Claude Desktop was previously limited to macOS and Windows, with Linux users relying on unofficial ports or the CLI until the official beta launch.