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Claude Desktop

Anthropic's official desktop app for Claude. Native MCP server support means you can plug in local file access, GitHub, and custom tools. Distinct from the Claude Code CLI.

By Fredoline Eruo·Last verified May 6, 2026

Overview

Anthropic's official desktop app for Claude. Native MCP server support means you can plug in local file access, GitHub, and custom tools. Distinct from the Claude Code CLI.

Pros

  • Native MCP
  • File access
  • Tight Anthropic integration

Cons

  • Closed source
  • Subscription required

Compatibility

Operating systems
macOS
Windows
GPU backends
n/a
LicenseClosed source · subscription (Claude Pro/Max)

Get Claude Desktop

Official site
https://claude.com/download

Frequently asked

Is Claude Desktop free?

Claude Desktop has a paid tier (subscription (Claude Pro/Max)). Check the pricing page for current terms.

What operating systems does Claude Desktop support?

Claude Desktop supports macOS, Windows.

Which GPUs work with Claude Desktop?

Claude Desktop supports n/a. CPU-only inference is also possible but slow.

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