Run fribidi from ChatGPT or Claude
Implementation of the Unicode BiDi algorithm. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run fribidi 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 fribidi. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If fribidi has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About fribidi
- Version
- 1.0.18
- License
- GPL-2.0-or-later AND LGPL-2.1-or-later
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 6,076 · #1,102 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- github.com/fribidi/fribidi
- Install
brew install fribidi
Try asking
“Install fribidi with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read fribidi --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update fribidi and tell me what changed”
Used by
pango · libass · gtk+3 · handbrake · gtk4 · libraqm · vte3 · libadwaita · gnumeric · wxmaxima · cherrytree · translate-shell
Questions
Can ChatGPT run fribidi on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs fribidi there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install fribidi first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install fribidi 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.