Run rich-cli from ChatGPT or Claude
Command-line toolbox for fancy output in the terminal. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run rich-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 rich-cli. - 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 rich-cli has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About rich-cli
- Version
- 1.8.1
- License
- MIT
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 3,851 · #1,392 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- www.textualize.io
- Install
brew install rich-cli
Try asking
“Install rich-cli with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read rich-cli --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update rich-cli and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Questions
Can ChatGPT run rich-cli on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs rich-cli there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install rich-cli first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install rich-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.