Run aravis from ChatGPT or Claude
Vision library for genicam based cameras. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run aravis 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 aravis. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If aravis has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About aravis
- Version
- 0.8.36
- License
- LGPL-2.1-or-later
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 760 · #3,025 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- github.com/AravisProject/aravis
- Install
brew install aravis
Try asking
“Install aravis with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read aravis --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update aravis and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Questions
Can ChatGPT run aravis on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs aravis there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install aravis first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install aravis 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.