Run distrobox from ChatGPT or Claude
Use any Linux distribution inside your terminal. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run distrobox on your own computer and read what it prints.
Works on
- MacNo
Homebrew builds it for Linux only.
- LinuxPartly
Homebrew on Linux builds it from source, or install it with your distribution's package manager.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If distrobox has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About distrobox
- Version
- 1.8.2.5
- License
- GPL-3.0-only
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 1,774 · #2,044 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- distrobox.privatedns.org
- Install
brew install distrobox
Try asking
“Install distrobox with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read distrobox --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update distrobox and tell me what changed”
Questions
Can ChatGPT run distrobox on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs distrobox there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install distrobox first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install distrobox 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.