Can I use Discourse as a CLI?

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

Can I expose Discourse through MCP?

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

Where are Discourse credentials stored?

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

Can I deny write access for Discourse 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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Discourse CLI for Shell Scripts

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

8 functions 5 read 3 write API key auth

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

Command Shape

# Discourse CLI for Shell Scripts
kosmokrator integrations:configure discourse --set api_key="$DISCOURSE_API_KEY" --set api_username="$DISCOURSE_API_USERNAME" --set hostname="$DISCOURSE_HOSTNAME" --enable --read allow --write ask --json
kosmo integrations:call discourse.discourse_list_topics '{"page":1}' --json

Discovery Before Execution

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

kosmo integrations:docs discourse --json
kosmo integrations:docs discourse.discourse_list_topics --json
kosmo integrations:schema discourse.discourse_list_topics --json
kosmo integrations:search "Discourse" --json
kosmo integrations:list --json

Useful Discourse CLI Functions

Function	Type	Parameters	Description
`discourse.discourse_list_topics`	Read	page	List the latest topics from the Discourse forum. Returns topic titles, categories, and activity metadata.
`discourse.discourse_get_topic`	Read	topic_id	Get a single Discourse topic by ID, including its posts, author, and metadata.
`discourse.discourse_create_topic`	Write	title, raw, category, tags	Create a new topic in a Discourse category. Requires a title, body content (Markdown), and category ID.
`discourse.discourse_update_topic`	Write	topic_id, title, category	Update an existing Discourse topic's title or move it to a different category.
`discourse.discourse_list_categories`	Read	none	List all categories on the Discourse forum. Returns category names, IDs, descriptions, and parent relationships.
`discourse.discourse_get_category`	Read	category_id	Get a single Discourse category by ID, including its recent topics and metadata.
`discourse.discourse_create_post`	Write	topic_id, raw	Reply to an existing Discourse topic with a new post. Provide the topic ID and body content in Markdown.
`discourse.discourse_get_current_user`	Read	none	Get the currently authenticated Discourse user profile. Useful for verifying API credentials and identifying the user context.

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 Discourse CLI Pages

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