Run lit from ChatGPT or Claude
Portable tool for LLVM- and Clang-style test suites. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run lit 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 lit. - LinuxPartly
Homebrew on Linux builds it from source, or install it with your distribution's package manager.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If lit has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About lit
- Version
- 23.1.5
- License
- Apache-2.0 WITH LLVM-exception
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 866 · #2,854 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- llvm.org
- Install
brew install lit
Try asking
“Install lit with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read lit --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update lit and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Questions
Can ChatGPT run lit on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs lit there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install lit first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install lit 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.