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 Shell Scripts

Use the QuickBooks CLI for shell scripts with headless JSON commands, schema discovery, credentials, and permission controls.

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QuickBooks CLI for Shell Scripts

Call integration functions from shell scripts with stable JSON input and output.

Use shell scripts for small local automations that need one or more integration calls. The QuickBooks CLI uses the same integration registry as the TUI, Lua runtime, and MCP gateway, but returns predictable command output for automation.

Command Shape

# QuickBooks CLI for Shell Scripts
kosmokrator integrations:configure quickbooks --set access_token="$QUICKBOOKS_ACCESS_TOKEN" --enable --read allow --write ask --json
kosmo integrations:call quickbooks.quickbooks_list_invoices '{"limit":1}' --json

Discovery Before Execution

Agents and scripts can inspect QuickBooks docs and schemas 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

Useful QuickBooks CLI Functions

Function	Type	Parameters	Description
`quickbooks.quickbooks_list_invoices`	Read	limit	List QuickBooks invoices. Returns a list of invoices with key fields. Use the limit parameter to control page size.
`quickbooks.quickbooks_get_invoice`	Read	invoice_id	Retrieve a QuickBooks invoice by ID. Returns full invoice details including line items, totals, balance, and status.
`quickbooks.quickbooks_create_invoice`	Write	customer_id, line_items, due_date	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.
`quickbooks.quickbooks_list_customers`	Read	limit	List QuickBooks customers. Returns a list of customers with key fields. Use the limit parameter to control page size.
`quickbooks.quickbooks_get_customer`	Read	customer_id	Retrieve a QuickBooks customer by ID. Returns full customer details including name, email, phone, and balance.
`quickbooks.quickbooks_list_accounts`	Read	limit	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.
`quickbooks.quickbooks_get_current_user`	Read	none	Get the current user / company info from QuickBooks. Use this to verify the API connection is working.

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 QuickBooks CLI Pages

CI QuickBooks CLI for CI. Cron Jobs QuickBooks CLI for cron jobs. Headless Automation QuickBooks CLI for headless automation. Coding Agents QuickBooks CLI for coding agents.