Run varlock from ChatGPT or Claude
Add declarative schema to .env files using @env-spec decorator comments. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run varlock 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 varlock. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If varlock has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About varlock
- Version
- 1.24.0
- License
- MIT
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 1,200 · #2,459 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- varlock.dev
- Install
brew install varlock
Try asking
“Install varlock with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read varlock --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update varlock and tell me what changed”
Depends on
Questions
Can ChatGPT run varlock on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs varlock there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install varlock first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install varlock 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.