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 Headless Automation

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

6 functions 6 read 0 write API key auth

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NASA 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 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 Headless Automation
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. Cron Jobs NASA CLI for cron jobs. Shell Scripts NASA CLI for shell scripts. Coding Agents NASA CLI for coding agents.