Run licensefinder from ChatGPT or Claude
Find licenses for your project's dependencies. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run licensefinder 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 licensefinder. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If licensefinder has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About licensefinder
- Version
- 7.2.1
- License
- MIT
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 613 · #3,297 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- github.com/pivotal/LicenseFinder
- Install
brew install licensefinder
Try asking
“Install licensefinder with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read licensefinder --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update licensefinder and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Questions
Can ChatGPT run licensefinder on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs licensefinder there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install licensefinder first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install licensefinder 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.