Can I use Mastodon as a CLI?

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

Can I expose Mastodon through MCP?

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

Where are Mastodon credentials stored?

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

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

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

6 functions 5 read 1 write Bearer token auth

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

Command Shape

# Mastodon CLI for Shell Scripts
kosmokrator integrations:configure mastodon --set access_token="$MASTODON_ACCESS_TOKEN" --enable --read allow --write ask --json
kosmo integrations:call mastodon.mastodon_list_statuses '{"timeline":"example_timeline","limit":1,"max_id":"example_max_id","since_id":"example_since_id"}' --json

Discovery Before Execution

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

kosmo integrations:docs mastodon --json
kosmo integrations:docs mastodon.mastodon_list_statuses --json
kosmo integrations:schema mastodon.mastodon_list_statuses --json
kosmo integrations:search "Mastodon" --json
kosmo integrations:list --json

Useful Mastodon CLI Functions

Function	Type	Parameters	Description
`mastodon.mastodon_list_statuses`	Read	timeline, limit, max_id, since_id	Browse statuses (toots) from a Mastodon timeline. Use "home" for your home feed, "public" for the federated timeline, or "local" for the local instance timeline. Supports pagination.
`mastodon.mastodon_get_status`	Read	id	Retrieve a single Mastodon status (toot) by its ID. Returns the full post content, author details, and engagement metrics.
`mastodon.mastodon_create_status`	Write	status, visibility, in_reply_to_id, spoiler_text, sensitive, language	Publish a new status (toot) on Mastodon. Supports content warnings, visibility controls (public, unlisted, private, direct), replies, and language settings.
`mastodon.mastodon_list_accounts`	Read	id, limit, max_id	List followers of a Mastodon account. Returns account profiles with display names, bios, and follower counts. Supports pagination.
`mastodon.mastodon_get_account`	Read	id	Retrieve a Mastodon account profile by ID. Returns display name, bio, follower counts, and other profile details.
`mastodon.mastodon_get_current_user`	Read	none	Get the authenticated user's Mastodon profile. Returns display name, bio, follower/following counts, and other account details.

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 Mastodon CLI Pages

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