Run nowplaying-cli from ChatGPT or Claude
Retrieves currently playing media, and simulates media actions. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run nowplaying-cli 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 nowplaying-cli. - LinuxNo
Homebrew builds it for macOS only.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If nowplaying-cli has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About nowplaying-cli
- Version
- 2.1.0
- License
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 2,659 · #1,674 in Homebrew
- Install
brew install nowplaying-cli
Try asking
“Install nowplaying-cli with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read nowplaying-cli --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update nowplaying-cli and tell me what changed”
Questions
Can ChatGPT run nowplaying-cli on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs nowplaying-cli there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install nowplaying-cli first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install nowplaying-cli 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.