Run fence from ChatGPT or Claude
Lightweight sandbox for commands with network and filesystem restrictions. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run fence 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 fence. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If fence has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About fence
- Version
- 0.1.67
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 1,320 · #2,350 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- github.com/fencesandbox/fence
- Install
brew install fence
Try asking
“Install fence with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read fence --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update fence and tell me what changed”
Questions
Can ChatGPT run fence on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs fence there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install fence first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install fence 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.