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Run fclones from ChatGPT or Claude

Efficient Duplicate File Finder. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run fclones on your own computer and read what it prints.

Works on

About fclones

Version
0.35.0
License
MIT
Installs (last 365 days)
1,039 · #2,634 in Homebrew
Homepage
github.com/pkolaczk/fclones
Install
brew install fclones

Try asking

“Install fclones with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read fclones --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update fclones and tell me what changed”

Questions

Can ChatGPT run fclones on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs fclones there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.

Do I need to install fclones first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install fclones 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.