Run xz from ChatGPT or Claude
General-purpose data compression with high compression ratio. With BCD, ChatGPT, Claude and other AI apps can install and run xz 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 xz. - LinuxWorks
Homebrew on Linux has a ready-made build.
- WindowsNot in Homebrew
Homebrew does not run on Windows. If xz has a Windows build, BCD can run it in PowerShell.
About xz
- Version
- 5.8.4
- License
- 0BSD AND GPL-2.0-or-later
- Installs (last 365 days)
- 592,019 · #26 in Homebrew
- Homepage
- tukaani.org/xz
- Install
brew install xz
Try asking
“Install xz with Homebrew and show me its version”
“Read xz --help and give me three useful examples for my files”
“Update xz and tell me what changed”
Used by
ffmpeg · python@3.14 · imagemagick · python@3.12 · python@3.11 · python@3.13 · exiftool · boost · zstd · rustup · libtiff · folly
Questions
Can ChatGPT run xz on my computer?
Yes. With BCD on your Mac or Linux computer and command permission turned on for it, ChatGPT runs xz there and reads the output. Claude and other apps with MCP connectors can too.
Do I need to install xz first?
No. If Homebrew is installed, the AI can run brew install xz 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.