Run ccache from ChatGPT or Claude
Object-file caching compiler wrapper. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run ccache 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 ccache. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If ccache has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About ccache
- Version
- 4.14.3
- License
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 308,095 · #62 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- ccache.dev
- Install
brew install ccache
Try asking
“Install ccache with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read ccache --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update ccache and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Used by
Questions
Can ChatGPT run ccache on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs ccache there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install ccache first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install ccache 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.