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Run soapysdr from ChatGPT or Claude

Vendor and platform neutral SDR support library. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run soapysdr on your own computer and read what it prints.

Works on

About soapysdr

Version
0.9.0
License
BSL-1.0
Installs (last 365 days)
1,210 · #2,450 in Homebrew
Homepage
github.com/pothosware/SoapySDR/wiki
Install
brew install soapysdr

Try asking

“Install soapysdr with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read soapysdr --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update soapysdr and tell me what changed”

Depends on

python@3.15

Used by

soapyhackrf · soapyrtlsdr

Questions

Can ChatGPT run soapysdr on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs soapysdr there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.

Do I need to install soapysdr first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install soapysdr 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.