Run restic from ChatGPT or Claude
Fast, efficient and secure backup program. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run restic 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 restic. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If restic has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About restic
- Version
- 0.19.1
- License
- BSD-2-Clause
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 18,774 · #580 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- restic.net
- Install
brew install restic
Try asking
“Install restic with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read restic --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update restic and tell me what changed”
Questions
Can ChatGPT run restic on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs restic there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install restic first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install restic 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.