Calypso for Linux ![rw-book-cover](https://ma.tt/wp-json/social-image-generator/v1/image/45708) ## Metadata - Author: [[Matt Mullenweg]] - Full Title: Calypso for Linux - Category: #articles - Summary: We just announced and released the Linux version of the desktop client for WordPress.com, also known as Calypso. Also all of the code behind the desktop client itself (built on Electron) is now available as open source too. - URL: http://ma.tt/2015/12/calypso-for-linux/ We just announced and released the Linux version of the [desktop client for WordPress.com](https://desktop.wordpress.com/), also known as Calypso. Also all of the code behind the [desktop client itself (built on Electron) is now available as open source too](https://developer.wordpress.com/2015/12/17/wordpress-com-desktop-app-goes-open-source-linux-app-arrives/). [![gm-2015-final](https://i0.wp.com/ma.tt/files/2015/11/gm-2015-final-840x600.jpg?resize=350%2C200)](https://ma.tt/2015/11/dance-to-calypso/)[Dance to Calypso](https://ma.tt/2015/11/dance-to-calypso/) Dan Walmsley has an interesting walkthrough on getting set up for WordPress and Calypso development on the new Linux mode on a Chromebook. We have a great Simplenote for Mac client, and a super clean web version, but nothing first-party for Linux. If anyone is experienced with Linux desktop development and would be interested in creating something extremely minimalist like our Mac app please get in touch!, Calypso for Linux, Matt Mullenweg, 01gnmcygnwrvhdsk7gtqz1xhqw.