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Run govc from ChatGPT or Claude

Command-line tool for VMware vSphere. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run govc on your own computer and read what it prints.

Works on

About govc

Version
0.56.2
License
Apache-2.0
Installs (last 365 days)
3,283 · #1,508 in Homebrew
Homepage
github.com/vmware/govmomi/tree/main/govc
Install
brew install govc

Try asking

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

Questions

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

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