Run crun from ChatGPT or Claude
Fast and lightweight fully featured OCI runtime and C library. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run crun on your own computer and read what it prints.
Works on
- MacNo
Homebrew builds it for Linux only.
- LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If crun has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About crun
- Version
- 1.30.1
- License
- GPL-2.0-or-later OR LGPL-2.1-or-later
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 1,923 · #1,965 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- github.com/containers/crun
- Install
brew install crun
Try asking
“Install crun with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read crun --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update crun and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Questions
Can ChatGPT run crun on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs crun there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install crun first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install crun 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.