Run grip from ChatGPT or Claude
GitHub Markdown previewer. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run grip 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 grip. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If grip has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About grip
- Version
- 4.6.2
- License
- MIT
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 5,558 · #1,156 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- github.com/joeyespo/grip
- Install
brew install grip
Try asking
“Install grip with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read grip --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update grip and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Questions
Can ChatGPT run grip on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs grip there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install grip first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install grip 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.