Run e2fsprogs from ChatGPT or Claude
Utilities for the ext2, ext3, and ext4 file systems. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run e2fsprogs 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 e2fsprogs. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If e2fsprogs has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About e2fsprogs
- Version
- 1.47.4
- License
- GPL-2.0-or-later AND LGPL-2.0-or-later AND LGPL-2.0-only AND BSD-3-Clause AND MI
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 18,629 · #586 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- e2fsprogs.sourceforge.net
- Install
brew install e2fsprogs
Try asking
“Install e2fsprogs with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read e2fsprogs --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update e2fsprogs and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Questions
Can ChatGPT run e2fsprogs on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs e2fsprogs there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install e2fsprogs first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install e2fsprogs 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.