Run libraw from ChatGPT or Claude
Library for reading RAW files from digital photo cameras. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run libraw 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 libraw. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If libraw has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About libraw
- Version
- 0.22.3
- License
- LGPL-2.1-only OR CDDL-1.0
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 26,305 · #471 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- www.libraw.org
- Install
brew install libraw
Try asking
“Install libraw with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read libraw --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update libraw and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Used by
vips · imagemagick-full · openimageio · geeqie · siril · efl
Questions
Can ChatGPT run libraw on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs libraw there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install libraw first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install libraw 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.