Run steampipe from ChatGPT or Claude
Use SQL to instantly query your cloud services. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run steampipe 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 steampipe. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If steampipe has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About steampipe
- Version
- 2.4.9
- License
- AGPL-3.0-only
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 3,233 · #1,517 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- steampipe.io
- Install
brew install steampipe
Try asking
“Install steampipe with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read steampipe --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update steampipe and tell me what changed”
Questions
Can ChatGPT run steampipe on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs steampipe there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install steampipe first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install steampipe 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.