Run fastfetch from ChatGPT or Claude
Like neofetch, but much faster because written mostly in C. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run fastfetch 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 fastfetch. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If fastfetch has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About fastfetch
- Version
- 2.71.0
- License
- MIT
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 218,195 · #87 in Homebrew
- Install
brew install fastfetch
Try asking
“Install fastfetch with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read fastfetch --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update fastfetch and tell me what changed”
Questions
Can ChatGPT run fastfetch on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs fastfetch there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install fastfetch first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install fastfetch 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.