Can I use Render as a CLI?

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

Can I expose Render through MCP?

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

Where are Render credentials stored?

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

Can I deny write access for Render 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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Render MCP Integration for Codex

Connect Render to Codex through the local KosmoKrator MCP gateway with scoped tools, credentials, and write policy.

7 functions 6 read 1 write API key auth

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Connect Render 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.

Render MCP Config for Codex

Keep write access denied or ask-based unless the workspace is trusted.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kosmokrator-render2": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "kosmo",
      "args": [
        "mcp:serve",
        "--integration=render2",
        "--write=deny"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Run the Gateway Manually

kosmokrator mcp:serve --integration=render2 --write=deny

Why Use KosmoKrator Here

Scoped tools

Expose only Render instead of a broad multi-service tool list.

Local credentials

Reuse credentials already configured for the KosmoKrator CLI and Lua runtime.

Write policy

Start read-only, then opt into ask or allow for trusted workspaces.

Render Tools Visible to Codex

Codex sees stable MCP tool names generated from the Render integration catalog.

MCP tool	Source function	Type	Description
`integration__render2__render_list_services`	`render2.render_list_services`	Read	List all services in the Render account. Returns service IDs, names, type, status, and URLs.
`integration__render2__render_get_service`	`render2.render_get_service`	Read	Get details for a specific Render service by ID. Returns full service information including type, status, URLs, and configuration.
`integration__render2__render_create_service`	`render2.render_create_service`	Write	Create a new service on Render. Supports web services, background workers, cron jobs, and private services.
`integration__render2__render_list_deploys`	`render2.render_list_deploys`	Read	List deploys for a specific Render service. Returns deploy IDs, status, commit info, and timestamps.
`integration__render2__render_get_deploy`	`render2.render_get_deploy`	Read	Get details for a specific Render deploy by ID. Returns full deploy information including status, commit, and logs.
`integration__render2__render_list_jobs`	`render2.render_list_jobs`	Read	List jobs for a specific Render service. Returns job IDs, status, start command, and timestamps.
`integration__render2__render_get_current_user`	`render2.render_get_current_user`	Read	Get information about the current authenticated Render account, including email, name, and plan.

Related Render Pages

Render CLIUse direct JSON commands instead of MCP discovery. Render MCPFull gateway reference and MCP tool names. KosmoKrator for CodexClient-level gateway setup.