Microsoft Copilot, a popular AI tool readily available on Windows, can be accessed on Linux systems through two straightforward methods.
What you need to know: Microsoft has not released an official Linux app for Copilot, but users can access the service through browser-based solutions that provide a native app-like experience.
- A Chromium-based web browser and valid Microsoft account are the only prerequisites for both methods
- The solutions work across various Linux distributions
- Both approaches offer a streamlined, desktop-integrated experience
Method One – Chrome Extension: The first approach involves installing an unofficial Copilot extension through the Chrome Web Store.
- Users must install the extension from the Chrome Web Store
- The extension can be pinned to the browser toolbar for easy access
- Login with Microsoft credentials is required for functionality
Method Two – Web App Integration: This approach creates a more native-looking desktop application experience.
- Users visit copilot.microsoft.com in their Chromium-based browser
- The site can be installed as a standalone web app through the browser’s menu
- Once installed, Copilot appears in the desktop menu and runs in a minimal window without browser interface elements
- This method provides a more integrated desktop experience compared to the extension option
Technical considerations: Web apps and browser extensions represent different approaches to desktop integration, with web apps offering a more native-looking experience while extensions provide easier toolbar access.
- Web apps run in dedicated windows without browser interface elements
- Extensions remain integrated within the browser environment
- Both methods maintain full Copilot functionality
Looking ahead: While these workarounds provide functional access to Copilot on Linux, the lack of an official native application suggests Microsoft’s continued focus on Windows as their primary platform. However, the availability of these browser-based solutions demonstrates the growing importance of cross-platform accessibility in AI tools.
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