Run libzim from ChatGPT or Claude
Reference implementation of the ZIM specification. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run libzim 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 libzim. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If libzim has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About libzim
- Version
- 9.8.2
- License
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 562 · #3,431 in Homebrew
- Install
brew install libzim
Try asking
“Install libzim with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read libzim --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update libzim and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Questions
Can ChatGPT run libzim on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs libzim there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install libzim first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install libzim 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.