Run cargo-instruments from ChatGPT or Claude
Easily generate Instruments traces for your rust crate. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run cargo-instruments 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 cargo-instruments. - LinuxNo
Homebrew builds it for macOS only.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If cargo-instruments has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About cargo-instruments
- Version
- 0.4.18
- License
- MIT
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 826 · #2,922 in Homebrew
- Install
brew install cargo-instruments
Try asking
“Install cargo-instruments with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read cargo-instruments --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update cargo-instruments and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Questions
Can ChatGPT run cargo-instruments on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs cargo-instruments there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install cargo-instruments first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install cargo-instruments 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.