Run diff-pdf from ChatGPT or Claude
Visually compare two PDF files. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run diff-pdf 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 diff-pdf. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If diff-pdf has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About diff-pdf
- Version
- 0.5.3
- License
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 3,822 · #1,397 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- vslavik.github.io/diff-pdf
- Install
brew install diff-pdf
Try asking
“Install diff-pdf with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read diff-pdf --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update diff-pdf and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Questions
Can ChatGPT run diff-pdf on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs diff-pdf there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install diff-pdf first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install diff-pdf 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.