Run talisman from ChatGPT or Claude
Tool to detect and prevent secrets from getting checked in. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run talisman 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 talisman. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If talisman has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About talisman
- Version
- 1.37.0
- License
- MIT
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 12,372 · #736 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- thoughtworks.github.io/talisman
- Install
brew install talisman
Try asking
“Install talisman with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read talisman --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update talisman and tell me what changed”
Questions
Can ChatGPT run talisman on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs talisman there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install talisman first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install talisman 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.