Can I use PayPal as a CLI?

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

Can I expose PayPal through MCP?

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

Where are PayPal credentials stored?

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

Can I deny write access for PayPal 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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PayPal CLI for Headless Automation

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

7 functions 6 read 1 write Bearer token auth

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PayPal 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 PayPal CLI uses the same integration registry as the TUI, Lua runtime, and MCP gateway, but returns predictable command output for automation.

Command Shape

# PayPal CLI for Headless Automation
kosmokrator integrations:configure paypal --set access_token="$PAYPAL_ACCESS_TOKEN" --enable --read allow --write ask --json
kosmo integrations:call paypal.paypal_list_orders '{"page_size":1,"start_id":"example_start_id","start_time":"example_start_time","end_time":"example_end_time","status":"example_status"}' --json

Discovery Before Execution

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

kosmo integrations:docs paypal --json
kosmo integrations:docs paypal.paypal_list_orders --json
kosmo integrations:schema paypal.paypal_list_orders --json
kosmo integrations:search "PayPal" --json
kosmo integrations:list --json

Useful PayPal CLI Functions

Function	Type	Parameters	Description
`paypal.paypal_list_orders`	Read	page_size, start_id, start_time, end_time, status	List PayPal checkout orders. Returns order IDs, statuses, and amounts. Use filters to narrow results by status or date range.
`paypal.paypal_get_order`	Read	order_id	Get details of a specific PayPal checkout order by its order ID. Returns full order information including status, payer details, and line items.
`paypal.paypal_create_order`	Write	intent, purchase_units, payer, payment_source	Create a new PayPal checkout order. Specify the intent, purchase units with amounts, and optional payer details. Returns the created order with approval links.
`paypal.paypal_list_payments`	Read	count, start_id, start_time, end_time, sort_by, sort_order	List PayPal payments. Returns payment IDs, states, amounts, and transaction details. Use filters to narrow results by count or date range.
`paypal.paypal_get_payment`	Read	payment_id	Get details of a specific PayPal payment by its payment ID. Returns full payment information including state, amount, payer details, and transactions.
`paypal.paypal_list_invoices`	Read	page, page_size, total_required, fields	List PayPal invoices. Returns invoice IDs, numbers, statuses, amounts, and recipient details. Use pagination parameters to navigate through results.
`paypal.paypal_get_current_user`	Read	schema	Get the authenticated PayPal user's profile information. Returns the user's name, email, and other 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 PayPal CLI Pages

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