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Run libraqm from ChatGPT or Claude

Library for complex text layout. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run libraqm on your own computer and read what it prints.

Works on

About libraqm

Version
0.11.0
License
MIT
Installs (last 365 days)
7,783 · #953 in Homebrew
Homepage
github.com/HOST-Oman/libraqm
Install
brew install libraqm

Try asking

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

Depends on

freetype · fribidi · harfbuzz

Used by

pillow · python-matplotlib · gptline

Questions

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

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