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QuickBooks MCP Integration for Codex
Connect QuickBooks to Codex through the local KosmoKrator MCP gateway with scoped tools, credentials, and write policy.
Connect QuickBooks to Codex
Use KosmoKrator as a local MCP proxy for Codex so coding sessions can reach selected integrations with explicit write policy.
Register kosmo mcp:serve as a local stdio server and choose the integration allowlist. The gateway is local, scoped to this integration, and starts with
--write=deny so Codex can inspect read-capable tools without receiving write access by default.
QuickBooks MCP Config for Codex
Keep write access denied or ask-based unless the workspace is trusted.
{
"mcpServers": {
"kosmokrator-quickbooks": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "kosmo",
"args": [
"mcp:serve",
"--integration=quickbooks",
"--write=deny"
]
}
}
} Run the Gateway Manually
kosmokrator mcp:serve --integration=quickbooks --write=deny Why Use KosmoKrator Here
Expose only QuickBooks instead of a broad multi-service tool list.
Reuse credentials already configured for the KosmoKrator CLI and Lua runtime.
Start read-only, then opt into ask or allow for trusted workspaces.
QuickBooks Tools Visible to Codex
Codex sees stable MCP tool names generated from the QuickBooks integration catalog.
| MCP tool | Source function | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
integration__quickbooks__quickbooks_list_invoices | quickbooks.quickbooks_list_invoices | Read | List QuickBooks invoices. Returns a list of invoices with key fields. Use the limit parameter to control page size. |
integration__quickbooks__quickbooks_get_invoice | quickbooks.quickbooks_get_invoice | Read | Retrieve a QuickBooks invoice by ID. Returns full invoice details including line items, totals, balance, and status. |
integration__quickbooks__quickbooks_create_invoice | quickbooks.quickbooks_create_invoice | 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. |
integration__quickbooks__quickbooks_list_customers | quickbooks.quickbooks_list_customers | Read | List QuickBooks customers. Returns a list of customers with key fields. Use the limit parameter to control page size. |
integration__quickbooks__quickbooks_get_customer | quickbooks.quickbooks_get_customer | Read | Retrieve a QuickBooks customer by ID. Returns full customer details including name, email, phone, and balance. |
integration__quickbooks__quickbooks_list_accounts | quickbooks.quickbooks_list_accounts | 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. |
integration__quickbooks__quickbooks_get_current_user | quickbooks.quickbooks_get_current_user | Read | Get the current user / company info from QuickBooks. Use this to verify the API connection is working. |