Run psutils from ChatGPT or Claude
Utilities for manipulating PostScript documents. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run psutils 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 psutils. - LinuxPartly
Homebrew on Linux builds it from source, or install it with your distribution's package manager.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If psutils has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About psutils
- Version
- 3.3.17
- License
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 10,452 · #812 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- github.com/rrthomas/psutils
- Install
brew install psutils
Try asking
“Install psutils with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read psutils --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update psutils and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Used by
Questions
Can ChatGPT run psutils on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs psutils there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install psutils first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install psutils 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.