Run multitail from ChatGPT or Claude
Tail multiple files in one terminal simultaneously. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run multitail 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 multitail. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If multitail has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About multitail
- Version
- 7.1.6
- License
- MIT
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 1,079 · #2,583 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- vanheusden.com/multitail
- Install
brew install multitail
Try asking
“Install multitail with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read multitail --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update multitail and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Questions
Can ChatGPT run multitail on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs multitail there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install multitail first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install multitail 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.