Run instaloader from ChatGPT or Claude

• MacWorks

  Homebrew has a ready-made build; the AI can install it with brew install instaloader.

• LinuxPartly

  Homebrew on Linux builds it from source, or install it with your distribution's package manager.

• WindowsNot in Homebrew

  Homebrew does not run on Windows. If instaloader has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.

Version

4.16

License

MIT

Installs (last 365 days)

3,355 · #1,492 in Homebrew

Homepage

instaloader.github.io

Install

brew install instaloader

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

certifi · python@3.15

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

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