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Run maxima from ChatGPT or Claude

Computer algebra system. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run maxima on your own computer and read what it prints.

Works on

About maxima

Version
5.50.0
License
GPL-2.0-only
Installs (last 365 days)
4,776 · #1,254 in Homebrew
Homepage
maxima.sourceforge.io
Install
brew install maxima

Try asking

“Install maxima with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read maxima --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update maxima and tell me what changed”

Depends on

gettext · gnuplot · rlwrap · sbcl

Used by

wxmaxima

Questions

Can ChatGPT run maxima on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs maxima there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.

Do I need to install maxima first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install maxima 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.