Can I use Modal as a CLI?

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

Can I expose Modal through MCP?

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

Where are Modal credentials stored?

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

Can I deny write access for Modal 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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Modal CLI for AI Agents

Use the Modal CLI from KosmoKrator to call Modal tools headlessly, return JSON, inspect schemas, and automate workflows from coding agents, scripts, and CI.

7 functions 7 read 0 write API key auth

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Modal CLI Setup

Modal can be configured headlessly with `kosmokrator integrations:configure modal`.

# Install KosmoKrator first if it is not available on PATH.
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/OpenCompanyApp/kosmokrator/main/install.sh | bash

# Configure and verify this integration.
kosmokrator integrations:configure modal --set api_key="$MODAL_API_KEY" --enable --read allow --write ask --json
kosmokrator integrations:doctor modal --json
kosmokrator integrations:status --json

Credentials

Authentication type: API key api_key. Configure credentials once, then use the same stored profile from scripts, coding CLIs, Lua code mode, and the MCP gateway.

Key	Env var	Type	Required	Label
`api_key`	`MODAL_API_KEY`	Secret `secret`	yes	API Key
`url`	`MODAL_URL`	URL `url`	no	API Base URL

Call Modal Headlessly

Use the generic call form when another coding CLI or script needs a stable universal interface.

kosmo integrations:call modal.modal_list_apps '{}' --json

Use the provider shortcut form for shorter human-facing commands.

kosmo integrations:modal modal_list_apps '{}' --json

Agent Discovery Commands

These commands return structured output for coding agents that need to inspect capabilities before choosing a function.

kosmo integrations:docs modal --json
kosmo integrations:docs modal.modal_list_apps --json
kosmo integrations:schema modal.modal_list_apps --json
kosmo integrations:search "Modal" --json
kosmo integrations:list --json

All CLI Functions

Every function below can be called headlessly. The generic form is stable across all integrations; the provider shortcut is shorter but specific to Modal.

`modal.modal_list_apps`

Read read

List all Modal apps. Returns app IDs, names, and status details.

Parameters: none

Generic CLI call

kosmo integrations:call modal.modal_list_apps '{}' --json

Provider shortcut

kosmo integrations:modal modal_list_apps '{}' --json

`modal.modal_get_app`

Read read

Get details for a specific Modal app by ID, including status and metadata.

Parameters: app_id

Generic CLI call

kosmo integrations:call modal.modal_get_app '{"app_id":"example_app_id"}' --json

Provider shortcut

kosmo integrations:modal modal_get_app '{"app_id":"example_app_id"}' --json

`modal.modal_list_functions`

Read read

List all functions for a Modal app. Returns function IDs, names, and runtime details.

Parameters: app_id

Generic CLI call

kosmo integrations:call modal.modal_list_functions '{"app_id":"example_app_id"}' --json

Provider shortcut

kosmo integrations:modal modal_list_functions '{"app_id":"example_app_id"}' --json

`modal.modal_list_schedules`

Read read

List all scheduled functions for a Modal app. Returns schedule IDs, cron expressions, and function details.

Parameters: app_id

Generic CLI call

kosmo integrations:call modal.modal_list_schedules '{"app_id":"example_app_id"}' --json

Provider shortcut

kosmo integrations:modal modal_list_schedules '{"app_id":"example_app_id"}' --json

`modal.modal_list_volumes`

Read read

List all Modal volumes. Returns volume IDs, names, and size details.

Parameters: none

Generic CLI call

kosmo integrations:call modal.modal_list_volumes '{}' --json

Provider shortcut

kosmo integrations:modal modal_list_volumes '{}' --json

`modal.modal_list_secrets`

Read read

List all Modal secrets. Returns secret names and creation dates (values are not exposed).

Parameters: none

Generic CLI call

kosmo integrations:call modal.modal_list_secrets '{}' --json

Provider shortcut

kosmo integrations:modal modal_list_secrets '{}' --json

`modal.modal_get_current_user`

Read read

Get the current authenticated Modal user information, including name, email, and account details.

Parameters: none

Generic CLI call

kosmo integrations:call modal.modal_get_current_user '{}' --json

Provider shortcut

kosmo integrations:modal modal_get_current_user '{}' --json

Function Schemas

Use these parameter tables when building CLI payloads without calling integrations:schema first.

`modal.modal_list_apps`

List all Modal apps. Returns app IDs, names, and status details.

Operation: Read read
Schema command: kosmo integrations:schema modal.modal_list_apps --json

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
No parameters.

`modal.modal_get_app`

Get details for a specific Modal app by ID, including status and metadata.

Operation: Read read
Schema command: kosmo integrations:schema modal.modal_get_app --json

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`app_id`	string	no	The ID of the Modal app.

`modal.modal_list_functions`

List all functions for a Modal app. Returns function IDs, names, and runtime details.

Operation: Read read
Schema command: kosmo integrations:schema modal.modal_list_functions --json

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`app_id`	string	no	The ID of the Modal app to list functions for.

`modal.modal_list_schedules`

List all scheduled functions for a Modal app. Returns schedule IDs, cron expressions, and function details.

Operation: Read read
Schema command: kosmo integrations:schema modal.modal_list_schedules --json

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`app_id`	string	no	The ID of the Modal app to list schedules for.

`modal.modal_list_volumes`

List all Modal volumes. Returns volume IDs, names, and size details.

Operation: Read read
Schema command: kosmo integrations:schema modal.modal_list_volumes --json

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
No parameters.

`modal.modal_list_secrets`

List all Modal secrets. Returns secret names and creation dates (values are not exposed).

Operation: Read read
Schema command: kosmo integrations:schema modal.modal_list_secrets --json

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
No parameters.

`modal.modal_get_current_user`

Get the current authenticated Modal user information, including name, email, and account details.

Operation: Read read
Schema command: kosmo integrations:schema modal.modal_get_current_user --json

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
No parameters.

Permissions

Headless calls still follow the integration read/write permission policy. Configure read/write defaults with integrations:configure. Add --force only for trusted automation that should bypass that policy.