Can I use NASA as a CLI?

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

Can I expose NASA through MCP?

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

Where are NASA credentials stored?

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

Can I deny write access for NASA 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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NASA CLI for Cron Jobs

Use the NASA CLI for cron jobs with headless JSON commands, schema discovery, credentials, and permission controls.

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NASA CLI for Cron Jobs

Schedule repeatable integration workflows from cron while keeping credentials in KosmoKrator config.

Use the headless CLI from cron when an operation should run without an interactive agent session. The NASA CLI uses the same integration registry as the TUI, Lua runtime, and MCP gateway, but returns predictable command output for automation.

Command Shape

# NASA CLI for Cron Jobs
kosmokrator integrations:configure nasa --enable --read allow --write ask --json
kosmo integrations:call nasa.nasa_get_apod '{"date":"example_date","start_date":"example_start_date","end_date":"example_end_date"}' --json

Discovery Before Execution

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

kosmo integrations:docs nasa --json
kosmo integrations:docs nasa.nasa_get_apod --json
kosmo integrations:schema nasa.nasa_get_apod --json
kosmo integrations:search "NASA" --json
kosmo integrations:list --json

Useful NASA CLI Functions

Function	Type	Parameters	Description
`nasa.nasa_get_apod`	Read	date, start_date, end_date	Get the NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD). Returns the daily astronomical image or photo along with an explanation written by a professional astronomer. You can request a specific date or a range of dates.
`nasa.nasa_get_asteroid`	Read	id	Get detailed information about a specific Near Earth Object (asteroid) by its NASA ID. Returns orbital data, estimated diameter, close approach history, and hazard assessment.
`nasa.nasa_get_asteroids`	Read	start_date, end_date	Get Near Earth Objects (asteroids) for a date range from NASA. Returns a list of asteroids with their estimated diameter, velocity, distance from Earth, and whether they are potentially hazardous.
`nasa.nasa_get_current_user`	Read	none	Get information about the current NASA API configuration. The NASA API is public and does not require user authentication — this tool returns the API key status and available endpoints.
`nasa.nasa_get_mars_rover_photos`	Read	rover, sol, earth_date, camera, page	Get photos from NASA Mars rovers (Curiosity, Opportunity, Spirit, Perseverance). Query by sol (Martian day) or Earth date, and optionally filter by camera. Returns photo URLs and metadata.
`nasa.nasa_search_images`	Read	q, media_type, page	Search the NASA Image and Video Library for space, astronomy, and mission imagery. Returns image URLs, titles, descriptions, and metadata from NASA's vast collection.

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 NASA CLI Pages

CI NASA CLI for CI. Shell Scripts NASA CLI for shell scripts. Headless Automation NASA CLI for headless automation. Coding Agents NASA CLI for coding agents.