Can I use Contabo as a CLI?

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

Can I expose Contabo through MCP?

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

Where are Contabo credentials stored?

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

Can I deny write access for Contabo MCP tools?

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

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Contabo CLI for Shell Scripts

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

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Contabo 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 Contabo CLI uses the same integration registry as the TUI, Lua runtime, and MCP gateway, but returns predictable command output for automation.

Command Shape

# Contabo CLI for Shell Scripts
kosmokrator integrations:configure contabo --set access_token="$CONTABO_ACCESS_TOKEN" --enable --read allow --write ask --json
kosmo integrations:call contabo.contabo_list_instances '{"page":1,"per_page":1}' --json

Discovery Before Execution

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

kosmo integrations:docs contabo --json
kosmo integrations:docs contabo.contabo_list_instances --json
kosmo integrations:schema contabo.contabo_list_instances --json
kosmo integrations:search "Contabo" --json
kosmo integrations:list --json

Useful Contabo CLI Functions

Function	Type	Parameters	Description
`contabo.contabo_list_instances`	Read	page, per_page	List all compute instances (VPS) in the Contabo account. Returns IDs, names, status, region, and IP addresses.
`contabo.contabo_get_instance`	Read	id	Get details for a specific Contabo compute instance (VPS) by ID. Returns full instance information including IP addresses, region, and configuration.
`contabo.contabo_list_snapshots`	Read	page, per_page	List all snapshots in the Contabo account. Returns snapshot IDs, names, instance IDs, and creation dates.
`contabo.contabo_list_images`	Read	page, per_page	List all custom images in the Contabo account. Returns image IDs, names, OS type, and size.
`contabo.contabo_list_networks`	Read	page, per_page	List all private networks in the Contabo account. Returns network IDs, names, regions, and CIDR ranges.
`contabo.contabo_list_ssh_keys`	Read	none	List all registered SSH keys in the Contabo account. Returns key IDs, names, and fingerprints.
`contabo.contabo_get_current_user`	Read	none	Get information about the current authenticated Contabo account, including email, tenant, and user ID.

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 Contabo CLI Pages

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