Run kanata from ChatGPT or Claude
Cross-platform software keyboard remapper for Linux, macOS and Windows. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run kanata 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 kanata. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If kanata has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About kanata
- Version
- 1.12.0
- License
- LGPL-3.0-only
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 2,520 · #1,710 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- github.com/jtroo/kanata
- Install
brew install kanata
Try asking
“Install kanata with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read kanata --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update kanata and tell me what changed”
Questions
Can ChatGPT run kanata on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs kanata there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install kanata first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install kanata 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.