Run apr-util from ChatGPT or Claude
Companion library to apr, the Apache Portable Runtime library. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run apr-util on your own computer and read what it prints.
Works on
- MacWorks
Homebrew has a ready-made build; the AI can install it with
brew install apr-util. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If apr-util has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About apr-util
- Version
- 1.6.6
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 6,612 · #1,052 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- apr.apache.org
- Install
brew install apr-util
Try asking
“Install apr-util with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read apr-util --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update apr-util and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Used by
Questions
Can ChatGPT run apr-util on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs apr-util there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install apr-util first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install apr-util for you.
Is it safe?
A new computer starts read-only: running commands is turned on per computer, and BCD reaches only the folders you allow.
Try it on your computer
BCD connects ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps to your own Mac, Windows or Linux computer. One computer is free, with 20,000 tool calls a month and no card.
Program data from Homebrew, updated 2026-11-11. Installs are Homebrew's installs on request over the last 365 days.