Run bento4 from ChatGPT or Claude
Full-featured MP4 format and MPEG DASH library and tools. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run bento4 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 bento4. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If bento4 has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About bento4
- Version
- 1.6.0-641
- License
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 2,339 · #1,783 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- www.bento4.com
- Install
brew install bento4
Try asking
“Install bento4 with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read bento4 --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update bento4 and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Used by
Questions
Can ChatGPT run bento4 on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs bento4 there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install bento4 first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install bento4 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.