Can I use OpenAlex as a CLI?

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

Can I expose OpenAlex through MCP?

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

Where are OpenAlex credentials stored?

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

Can I deny write access for OpenAlex 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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OpenAlex MCP, CLI, and Lua Integration for AI Agents

OpenAlex integration docs for AI agents: MCP gateway setup, OpenAlex CLI commands, Lua API reference, credentials, and function schemas.

OpenAlex for agents

Credentials can be configured manually in web or CLI hosts.

Use this integration from Lua code mode, the headless integrations CLI, or the KosmoKrator MCP gateway. The same package metadata powers all three surfaces.

Agent Surfaces

OpenAlex CLIHeadless setup, JSON output, direct function calls. OpenAlex MCPExpose selected tools to local MCP clients. OpenAlex LuaAgent-facing namespace and Lua reference. FeedbackReport missing tools, auth issues, or bad metadata.

Machine-Readable Metadata

integration_slug: openalex
route_slug: openalex
package: openalex
auth_strategy: api_key
cli_setup_supported: true
cli_runtime_supported: true
mcp_gateway_supported: true
lua_supported: true

Function Catalog

Function	Type	Parameters	Description
`openalex.openalex_list_works`	Read `read`	0	List, search, filter, sort, sample, or group works.
`openalex.openalex_get_work`	Read `read`	0	Get one work by OpenAlex ID, DOI, PMID, or supported external ID.
`openalex.openalex_list_authors`	Read `read`	0	List, search, filter, sort, sample, or group authors.
`openalex.openalex_get_author`	Read `read`	0	Get one author by OpenAlex ID, ORCID, or supported external ID.
`openalex.openalex_list_sources`	Read `read`	0	List, search, filter, sort, sample, or group sources.
`openalex.openalex_get_source`	Read `read`	0	Get one source by OpenAlex ID, ISSN, or supported external ID.
`openalex.openalex_list_institutions`	Read `read`	0	List, search, filter, sort, sample, or group institutions.
`openalex.openalex_get_institution`	Read `read`	0	Get one institution by OpenAlex ID, ROR, or supported external ID.
`openalex.openalex_list_topics`	Read `read`	0	List, search, filter, sort, sample, or group topics.
`openalex.openalex_get_topic`	Read `read`	0	Get one topic by OpenAlex ID.
`openalex.openalex_list_domains`	Read `read`	0	List, search, filter, sort, sample, or group domains.
`openalex.openalex_get_domain`	Read `read`	0	Get one domain by OpenAlex ID.
`openalex.openalex_list_fields`	Read `read`	0	List, search, filter, sort, sample, or group fields.
`openalex.openalex_get_field`	Read `read`	0	Get one field by OpenAlex ID.
`openalex.openalex_list_subfields`	Read `read`	0	List, search, filter, sort, sample, or group subfields.
`openalex.openalex_get_subfield`	Read `read`	0	Get one subfield by OpenAlex ID.
`openalex.openalex_list_sdgs`	Read `read`	0	List, search, filter, sort, sample, or group Sustainable Development Goals.
`openalex.openalex_get_sdg`	Read `read`	0	Get one Sustainable Development Goal by OpenAlex ID.
`openalex.openalex_list_countries`	Read `read`	0	List, search, filter, sort, sample, or group countries.
`openalex.openalex_get_country`	Read `read`	0	Get one country by OpenAlex ID.
`openalex.openalex_list_continents`	Read `read`	0	List, search, filter, sort, sample, or group continents.
`openalex.openalex_get_continent`	Read `read`	0	Get one continent by OpenAlex ID.
`openalex.openalex_list_languages`	Read `read`	0	List, search, filter, sort, sample, or group languages.
`openalex.openalex_get_language`	Read `read`	0	Get one language by OpenAlex ID.
`openalex.openalex_list_keywords`	Read `read`	0	List, search, filter, sort, sample, or group keywords.
`openalex.openalex_get_keyword`	Read `read`	0	Get one keyword by OpenAlex ID.
`openalex.openalex_list_publishers`	Read `read`	0	List, search, filter, sort, sample, or group publishers.
`openalex.openalex_get_publisher`	Read `read`	0	Get one publisher by OpenAlex ID, Wikidata ID, or supported external ID.
`openalex.openalex_list_funders`	Read `read`	0	List, search, filter, sort, sample, or group funders.
`openalex.openalex_get_funder`	Read `read`	0	Get one funder by OpenAlex ID.
`openalex.openalex_list_awards`	Read `read`	0	List, search, filter, sort, sample, or group awards.
`openalex.openalex_get_award`	Read `read`	0	Get one award by OpenAlex ID.
`openalex.openalex_list_work_types`	Read `read`	0	List OpenAlex work type enumerations.
`openalex.openalex_get_work_type`	Read `read`	0	Get one work type by OpenAlex ID.
`openalex.openalex_list_source_types`	Read `read`	0	List OpenAlex source type enumerations.
`openalex.openalex_get_source_type`	Read `read`	0	Get one source type by OpenAlex ID.
`openalex.openalex_list_institution_types`	Read `read`	0	List OpenAlex institution type enumerations.
`openalex.openalex_get_institution_type`	Read `read`	0	Get one institution type by OpenAlex ID.
`openalex.openalex_list_licenses`	Read `read`	0	List OpenAlex license enumerations.
`openalex.openalex_get_license`	Read `read`	0	Get one license by OpenAlex ID.
`openalex.openalex_autocomplete`	Read `read`	0	Search OpenAlex autocomplete suggestions for works, authors, sources, institutions, topics, keywords, publishers, or funders.
`openalex.openalex_rate_limit`	Read `read`	0	Check the current OpenAlex API key rate-limit status and remaining allowance.
`openalex.openalex_list_changefiles`	Read `read`	0	List available OpenAlex changefile dates. Changefile access may require a paid OpenAlex plan.
`openalex.openalex_get_changefile`	Read `read`	1	Get OpenAlex changefile details and download links for a specific date. Changefile access may require a paid OpenAlex plan.