Run buildifier from ChatGPT or Claude
Format bazel BUILD files with a standard convention. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run buildifier 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 buildifier. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If buildifier has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About buildifier
- Version
- 10.2.0
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 10,123 · #825 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- github.com/bazelbuild/buildtools
- Install
brew install buildifier
Try asking
“Install buildifier with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read buildifier --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update buildifier and tell me what changed”
Questions
Can ChatGPT run buildifier on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs buildifier there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install buildifier first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install buildifier 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.