Can I use Kimai as a CLI?

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

Can I expose Kimai through MCP?

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

Where are Kimai credentials stored?

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

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

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

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

Command Shape

# Kimai CLI for Shell Scripts
kosmokrator integrations:configure kimai --set access_token="$KIMAI_ACCESS_TOKEN" --set url="$KIMAI_URL" --enable --read allow --write ask --json
kosmo integrations:call kimai.kimai_list_timesheets '{"page":1,"size":1,"user":"example_user","project":1,"begin":"example_begin","end":"example_end","state":"example_state"}' --json

Discovery Before Execution

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

kosmo integrations:docs kimai --json
kosmo integrations:docs kimai.kimai_list_timesheets --json
kosmo integrations:schema kimai.kimai_list_timesheets --json
kosmo integrations:search "Kimai" --json
kosmo integrations:list --json

Useful Kimai CLI Functions

Function	Type	Parameters	Description
`kimai.kimai_list_timesheets`	Read	page, size, user, project, begin, end, state	List time-tracking entries from Kimai. Supports filtering by user, project, date range, and state. Returns paginated results with timesheet details including duration, description, and associated project/activity.
`kimai.kimai_get_timesheet`	Read	id	Get details of a specific timesheet entry from Kimai. Returns the full timesheet record including begin/end timestamps, duration, description, project, activity, and user information.
`kimai.kimai_create_timesheet`	Write	begin, end, project, activity, description	Create a new time-tracking entry in Kimai. Requires a begin timestamp and at least a project ID. Optionally specify an end time, activity, and description to categorize the time entry.
`kimai.kimai_list_projects`	Read	page, size, customer, visible	List projects from Kimai. Supports filtering by customer and visibility. Returns project details including name, customer, budget, and time budget information.
`kimai.kimai_get_project`	Read	id	Get details of a specific project from Kimai. Returns the full project record including name, customer, comment, budget, time budget, and visibility status.
`kimai.kimai_list_customers`	Read	page, size, visible	List customers from Kimai. Supports filtering by visibility. Returns customer details including name, company, contact information, and associated project count.
`kimai.kimai_get_current_user`	Read	none	Get the profile of the currently authenticated Kimai user. Returns user details including username, display name, email, timezone, and language preferences.

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 Kimai CLI Pages

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