Can I use QuickBooks as a CLI?

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

Can I expose QuickBooks through MCP?

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

Where are QuickBooks credentials stored?

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

Can I deny write access for QuickBooks 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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QuickBooks CLI for AI Agents

Use the QuickBooks CLI from KosmoKrator to call QuickBooks tools headlessly, return JSON, inspect schemas, and automate workflows from coding agents, scripts, and CI.

7 functions 6 read 1 write Manual OAuth token auth

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QuickBooks CLI Setup

QuickBooks can be configured headlessly with `kosmokrator integrations:configure quickbooks`.

# Install KosmoKrator first if it is not available on PATH.
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/OpenCompanyApp/kosmokrator/main/install.sh | bash

# Configure and verify this integration.
kosmokrator integrations:configure quickbooks --set access_token="$QUICKBOOKS_ACCESS_TOKEN" --enable --read allow --write ask --json
kosmokrator integrations:doctor quickbooks --json
kosmokrator integrations:status --json

Credentials

Authentication type: Manual OAuth token oauth2_manual_token. Configure credentials once, then use the same stored profile from scripts, coding CLIs, Lua code mode, and the MCP gateway.

Key	Env var	Type	Required	Label
`access_token`	`QUICKBOOKS_ACCESS_TOKEN`	Secret `secret`	yes	Access Token
`base_url`	`QUICKBOOKS_BASE_URL`	URL `url`	no	Base URL

Call QuickBooks Headlessly

Use the generic call form when another coding CLI or script needs a stable universal interface.

kosmo integrations:call quickbooks.quickbooks_list_invoices '{
  "limit": 1
}' --json

Use the provider shortcut form for shorter human-facing commands.

kosmo integrations:quickbooks quickbooks_list_invoices '{
  "limit": 1
}' --json

Agent Discovery Commands

These commands return structured output for coding agents that need to inspect capabilities before choosing a function.

kosmo integrations:docs quickbooks --json
kosmo integrations:docs quickbooks.quickbooks_list_invoices --json
kosmo integrations:schema quickbooks.quickbooks_list_invoices --json
kosmo integrations:search "QuickBooks" --json
kosmo integrations:list --json

All CLI Functions

Every function below can be called headlessly. The generic form is stable across all integrations; the provider shortcut is shorter but specific to QuickBooks.

`quickbooks.quickbooks_list_invoices`

Read read

List QuickBooks invoices. Returns a list of invoices with key fields. Use the limit parameter to control page size.

Parameters: limit

Generic CLI call

kosmo integrations:call quickbooks.quickbooks_list_invoices '{"limit":1}' --json

Provider shortcut

kosmo integrations:quickbooks quickbooks_list_invoices '{"limit":1}' --json

`quickbooks.quickbooks_get_invoice`

Read read

Retrieve a QuickBooks invoice by ID. Returns full invoice details including line items, totals, balance, and status.

Parameters: invoice_id

Generic CLI call

kosmo integrations:call quickbooks.quickbooks_get_invoice '{"invoice_id":"example_invoice_id"}' --json

Provider shortcut

kosmo integrations:quickbooks quickbooks_get_invoice '{"invoice_id":"example_invoice_id"}' --json

`quickbooks.quickbooks_create_invoice`

Write write

Create a new QuickBooks invoice for a customer. Provide customer_id, line_items (array of items with DetailType, Amount, and SalesItemLineDetail), and an optional due_date.

Parameters: customer_id, line_items, due_date

Generic CLI call

kosmo integrations:call quickbooks.quickbooks_create_invoice '{"customer_id":"example_customer_id","line_items":"example_line_items","due_date":"example_due_date"}' --json

Provider shortcut

kosmo integrations:quickbooks quickbooks_create_invoice '{"customer_id":"example_customer_id","line_items":"example_line_items","due_date":"example_due_date"}' --json

`quickbooks.quickbooks_list_customers`

Read read

List QuickBooks customers. Returns a list of customers with key fields. Use the limit parameter to control page size.

Parameters: limit

Generic CLI call

kosmo integrations:call quickbooks.quickbooks_list_customers '{"limit":1}' --json

Provider shortcut

kosmo integrations:quickbooks quickbooks_list_customers '{"limit":1}' --json

`quickbooks.quickbooks_get_customer`

Read read

Retrieve a QuickBooks customer by ID. Returns full customer details including name, email, phone, and balance.

Parameters: customer_id

Generic CLI call

kosmo integrations:call quickbooks.quickbooks_get_customer '{"customer_id":"example_customer_id"}' --json

Provider shortcut

kosmo integrations:quickbooks quickbooks_get_customer '{"customer_id":"example_customer_id"}' --json

`quickbooks.quickbooks_list_accounts`

Read read

List QuickBooks accounts (chart of accounts). Returns a list of accounts with name, type, classification, and balance. Use the limit parameter to control page size.

Parameters: limit

Generic CLI call

kosmo integrations:call quickbooks.quickbooks_list_accounts '{"limit":1}' --json

Provider shortcut

kosmo integrations:quickbooks quickbooks_list_accounts '{"limit":1}' --json

`quickbooks.quickbooks_get_current_user`

Read read

Get the current user / company info from QuickBooks. Use this to verify the API connection is working.

Parameters: none

Generic CLI call

kosmo integrations:call quickbooks.quickbooks_get_current_user '{}' --json

Provider shortcut

kosmo integrations:quickbooks quickbooks_get_current_user '{}' --json

Function Schemas

Use these parameter tables when building CLI payloads without calling integrations:schema first.

`quickbooks.quickbooks_list_invoices`

List QuickBooks invoices. Returns a list of invoices with key fields. Use the limit parameter to control page size.

Operation: Read read
Schema command: kosmo integrations:schema quickbooks.quickbooks_list_invoices --json

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`limit`	integer	no	Maximum number of invoices to return (default 10, max 1000).

`quickbooks.quickbooks_get_invoice`

Retrieve a QuickBooks invoice by ID. Returns full invoice details including line items, totals, balance, and status.

Operation: Read read
Schema command: kosmo integrations:schema quickbooks.quickbooks_get_invoice --json

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`invoice_id`	string	yes	QuickBooks invoice ID.

`quickbooks.quickbooks_create_invoice`

Create a new QuickBooks invoice for a customer. Provide customer_id, line_items (array of items with DetailType, Amount, and SalesItemLineDetail), and an optional due_date.

Operation: Write write
Schema command: kosmo integrations:schema quickbooks.quickbooks_create_invoice --json

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`customer_id`	string	yes	QuickBooks customer ID to bill.
`line_items`	object	yes	Array of line items. Each item should include DetailType, Amount, and SalesItemLineDetail with ItemRef.
`due_date`	string	no	Due date for the invoice in YYYY-MM-DD format.

`quickbooks.quickbooks_list_customers`

List QuickBooks customers. Returns a list of customers with key fields. Use the limit parameter to control page size.

Operation: Read read
Schema command: kosmo integrations:schema quickbooks.quickbooks_list_customers --json

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`limit`	integer	no	Maximum number of customers to return (default 10, max 1000).

`quickbooks.quickbooks_get_customer`

Retrieve a QuickBooks customer by ID. Returns full customer details including name, email, phone, and balance.

Operation: Read read
Schema command: kosmo integrations:schema quickbooks.quickbooks_get_customer --json

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`customer_id`	string	yes	QuickBooks customer ID.

`quickbooks.quickbooks_list_accounts`

List QuickBooks accounts (chart of accounts). Returns a list of accounts with name, type, classification, and balance. Use the limit parameter to control page size.

Operation: Read read
Schema command: kosmo integrations:schema quickbooks.quickbooks_list_accounts --json

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`limit`	integer	no	Maximum number of accounts to return (default 10, max 1000).

`quickbooks.quickbooks_get_current_user`

Get the current user / company info from QuickBooks. Use this to verify the API connection is working.

Operation: Read read
Schema command: kosmo integrations:schema quickbooks.quickbooks_get_current_user --json

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
No parameters.

Permissions

Headless calls still follow the integration read/write permission policy. Configure read/write defaults with integrations:configure. Add --force only for trusted automation that should bypass that policy.