Run links from ChatGPT or Claude
Lynx-like WWW browser that supports tables, menus, etc. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run links 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 links. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If links has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About links
- Version
- 2.30
- License
- GPL-2.0-or-later WITH cryptsetup-OpenSSL-exception
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 3,110 · #1,540 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- links.twibright.com
- Install
brew install links
Try asking
“Install links with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read links --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update links and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Questions
Can ChatGPT run links on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs links there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install links first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install links 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.