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 Headless Automation

Use the Modal CLI for headless automation with headless JSON commands, schema discovery, credentials, and permission controls.

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Modal CLI for Headless Automation

Use KosmoKrator as a non-interactive integration runtime for local automations and wrappers.

Use headless automation when another tool needs a stable local command surface. The Modal CLI uses the same integration registry as the TUI, Lua runtime, and MCP gateway, but returns predictable command output for automation.

Command Shape

# Modal CLI for Headless Automation
kosmokrator integrations:configure modal --set api_key="$MODAL_API_KEY" --enable --read allow --write ask --json
kosmo integrations:call modal.modal_list_apps '{}' --json

Discovery Before Execution

Agents and scripts can inspect Modal docs and schemas 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

Useful Modal CLI Functions

Function	Type	Parameters	Description
`modal.modal_list_apps`	Read	none	List all Modal apps. Returns app IDs, names, and status details.
`modal.modal_get_app`	Read	app_id	Get details for a specific Modal app by ID, including status and metadata.
`modal.modal_list_functions`	Read	app_id	List all functions for a Modal app. Returns function IDs, names, and runtime details.
`modal.modal_list_schedules`	Read	app_id	List all scheduled functions for a Modal app. Returns schedule IDs, cron expressions, and function details.
`modal.modal_list_volumes`	Read	none	List all Modal volumes. Returns volume IDs, names, and size details.
`modal.modal_list_secrets`	Read	none	List all Modal secrets. Returns secret names and creation dates (values are not exposed).
`modal.modal_get_current_user`	Read	none	Get the current authenticated Modal user information, including name, email, and 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 Modal CLI Pages

CI Modal CLI for CI. Cron Jobs Modal CLI for cron jobs. Shell Scripts Modal CLI for shell scripts. Coding Agents Modal CLI for coding agents.