Can I use BambooHR as a CLI?

Yes. KosmoKrator exposes a BambooHR CLI through kosmo integrations:call and the provider shortcut command. Commands can return JSON for scripts, CI, and coding agents.

Can I expose BambooHR through MCP?

Yes. The KosmoKrator MCP gateway can expose selected BambooHR tools to clients such as Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and other MCP-compatible tools.

Where are BambooHR credentials stored?

BambooHR credentials are configured in KosmoKrator's local integration settings and reused by CLI, Lua, and MCP gateway surfaces.

Can I deny write access for BambooHR MCP tools?

Yes. Start the gateway with --write=deny for read-only clients, or use ask/allow only for trusted workspaces.

BambooHR CLI for Shell Scripts

Use the BambooHR CLI for shell scripts with headless JSON commands, schema discovery, credentials, and permission controls.

9 functions 7 read 2 write API key auth

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BambooHR CLI for Shell Scripts

Call integration functions from shell scripts with stable JSON input and output.

Use shell scripts for small local automations that need one or more integration calls. The BambooHR CLI uses the same integration registry as the TUI, Lua runtime, and MCP gateway, but returns predictable command output for automation.

Command Shape

# BambooHR CLI for Shell Scripts
kosmokrator integrations:configure bamboohr --set api_key="$BAMBOOHR_API_KEY" --set subdomain="$BAMBOOHR_SUBDOMAIN" --enable --read allow --write ask --json
kosmo integrations:call bamboohr.bamboohr_list_employees '{}' --json

Discovery Before Execution

Agents and scripts can inspect BambooHR docs and schemas before choosing a function.

kosmo integrations:docs bamboohr --json
kosmo integrations:docs bamboohr.bamboohr_list_employees --json
kosmo integrations:schema bamboohr.bamboohr_list_employees --json
kosmo integrations:search "BambooHR" --json
kosmo integrations:list --json

Useful BambooHR CLI Functions

Function	Type	Parameters	Description
`bamboohr.bamboohr_list_employees`	Read	none	List employees from the BambooHR company directory. Returns employee names, job titles, departments, and other directory fields.
`bamboohr.bamboohr_get_employee`	Read	employee_id, fields	Get detailed information for a specific BambooHR employee by ID. Optionally specify which fields to retrieve.
`bamboohr.bamboohr_create_employee`	Write	first_name, last_name, work_email, job_title, department, hire_date, status, location, supervisor_id	Create a new employee in BambooHR. Provide employee data such as first name, last name, work email, job title, and department.
`bamboohr.bamboohr_update_employee`	Write	employee_id, first_name, last_name, work_email, job_title, department, status, location, supervisor_id	Update an existing employee in BambooHR. Provide the employee ID and the fields to update.
`bamboohr.bamboohr_list_departments`	Read	none	List all departments in the BambooHR company account.
`bamboohr.bamboohr_list_time_off_requests`	Read	start, end, status, employee_id, type_id	List time-off requests from BambooHR. Optionally filter by date range, status, or employee ID.
`bamboohr.bamboohr_get_time_off_request`	Read	request_id	Get detailed information for a specific BambooHR time-off request by its ID.
`bamboohr.bamboohr_list_reports`	Read	fields, title	Generate a custom report from BambooHR. Specify which employee fields to include in the report results.
`bamboohr.bamboohr_get_current_user`	Read	none	Get information about the currently authenticated BambooHR user.

Automation Notes

Use --json for machine-readable output.
Keep credentials out of argv by using environment variables or stored KosmoKrator configuration.
Configure read/write policy before unattended runs; use --force only for trusted automation.
Use the MCP gateway instead when the agent needs dynamic tool discovery inside a conversation.

Related BambooHR CLI Pages

CI BambooHR CLI for CI. Cron Jobs BambooHR CLI for cron jobs. Headless Automation BambooHR CLI for headless automation. Coding Agents BambooHR CLI for coding agents.