Run asio from ChatGPT or Claude
Cross-platform C++ Library for asynchronous programming. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run asio 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 asio. - LinuxPartly
Homebrew on Linux builds it from source, or install it with your distribution's package manager.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If asio has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About asio
- Version
- 1.38.2
- License
- BSL-1.0
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 3,392 · #1,480 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- think-async.com/Asio
- Install
brew install asio
Try asking
“Install asio with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read asio --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update asio and tell me what changed”
Used by
Questions
Can ChatGPT run asio on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs asio there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install asio first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install asio 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.