Run hcxtools from ChatGPT or Claude
Utils for conversion of cap/pcap/pcapng WiFi dump files. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run hcxtools 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 hcxtools. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If hcxtools has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About hcxtools
- Version
- 8.0.0
- License
- MIT
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 4,185 · #1,338 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- github.com/ZerBea/hcxtools
- Install
brew install hcxtools
Try asking
“Install hcxtools with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read hcxtools --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update hcxtools and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Questions
Can ChatGPT run hcxtools on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs hcxtools there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install hcxtools first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install hcxtools 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.