Run trash from ChatGPT or Claude
CLI tool that moves files or folder to the trash. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run trash 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 trash. - LinuxNo
Homebrew builds it for macOS only.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If trash has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About trash
- Version
- 0.9.2
- License
- MIT
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 4,515 · #1,286 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- hasseg.org/trash
- Install
brew install trash
Try asking
“Install trash with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read trash --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update trash and tell me what changed”
Questions
Can ChatGPT run trash on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs trash there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install trash first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install trash 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.