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Simon Willison (@simonwillison.net): Just noticed the ChatGPT desktop app (previously named Codex) bundles a full copy of the LibreOffice open source office suite, tucked away in a hidden folder in the ~/.cache directory

L3 · BuilderTools & Products@simonwillison.net· 9/1/2026

Reveals unexpected software bundling that could impact system resources and raises questions about AI tool dependencies.

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The ChatGPT desktop app includes a bundled copy of LibreOffice hidden in the ~/.cache directory.

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Just noticed the ChatGPT desktop app (previously named Codex) bundles a full copy of the LibreOffice open source office suite, tucked away in a hidden folder in the ~/.cache directory

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