Run findent from ChatGPT or Claude
Indent and beautify Fortran sources and generate dependency information. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run findent 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 findent. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If findent has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About findent
- Version
- 4.4.3
- License
- BSD-3-Clause
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 915 · #2,776 in Homebrew
- Install
brew install findent
Try asking
“Install findent with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read findent --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update findent and tell me what changed”
Questions
Can ChatGPT run findent on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs findent there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install findent first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install findent 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.