Run jc from ChatGPT or Claude
Serializes the output of command-line tools to structured JSON output. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run jc 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 jc. - 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 jc has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About jc
- Version
- 1.26.2
- License
- MIT
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 3,517 · #1,456 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- github.com/kellyjonbrazil/jc
- Install
brew install jc
Try asking
“Install jc with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read jc --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update jc and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Questions
Can ChatGPT run jc on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs jc there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install jc first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install jc 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.