Run nnn from ChatGPT or Claude
Tiny, lightning fast, feature-packed file manager. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run nnn 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 nnn. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If nnn has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About nnn
- Version
- 5.3
- License
- BSD-2-Clause
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 7,200 · #1,009 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- github.com/jarun/nnn
- Install
brew install nnn
Try asking
“Install nnn with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read nnn --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update nnn and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Questions
Can ChatGPT run nnn on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs nnn there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install nnn first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install nnn 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.