Run imath from ChatGPT or Claude
Library of 2D and 3D vector, matrix, and math operations. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run imath 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 imath. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If imath has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About imath
- Version
- 3.2.3
- License
- BSD-3-Clause
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 2,899 · #1,590 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- imath.readthedocs.io/en/latest
- Install
brew install imath
Try asking
“Install imath with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read imath --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update imath and tell me what changed”
Used by
jpeg-xl · opencv · gdal · gstreamer · imagemagick-full · openexr · openimageio · gmic · opencolorio · geeqie · f3d · alembic
Questions
Can ChatGPT run imath on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs imath there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install imath first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install imath 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.