Run ugrep from ChatGPT or Claude
Ultra fast grep with query UI, fuzzy search, archive search, and more. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run ugrep 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 ugrep. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If ugrep has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About ugrep
- Version
- 7.8.5
- License
- BSD-3-Clause
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 43,603 · #326 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- ugrep.com
- Install
brew install ugrep
Try asking
“Install ugrep with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read ugrep --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update ugrep and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Questions
Can ChatGPT run ugrep on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs ugrep there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install ugrep first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install ugrep 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.