Run lnav from ChatGPT or Claude
Curses-based tool for viewing and analyzing log files. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run lnav 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 lnav. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If lnav has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About lnav
- Version
- 0.14.1
- License
- BSD-2-Clause
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 9,090 · #877 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- lnav.org
- Install
brew install lnav
Try asking
“Install lnav with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read lnav --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update lnav and tell me what changed”
Depends on
libarchive · libunistring · pcre2 · sqlite
Questions
Can ChatGPT run lnav on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs lnav there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install lnav first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install lnav 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.