Run grpcurl from ChatGPT or Claude
Like cURL, but for gRPC. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run grpcurl 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 grpcurl. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If grpcurl has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About grpcurl
- Version
- 1.9.4
- License
- MIT
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 30,753 · #424 in Homebrew
- Install
brew install grpcurl
Try asking
“Install grpcurl with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read grpcurl --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update grpcurl and tell me what changed”
Questions
Can ChatGPT run grpcurl on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs grpcurl there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install grpcurl first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install grpcurl 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.