Run nethack from ChatGPT or Claude
Single-player roguelike video game. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run nethack 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 nethack. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If nethack has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About nethack
- Version
- 5.0.0
- License
- NGPL
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 2,662 · #1,673 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- www.nethack.org
- Install
brew install nethack
Try asking
“Install nethack with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read nethack --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update nethack and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Questions
Can ChatGPT run nethack on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs nethack there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install nethack first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install nethack 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.