Can I use Xero as a CLI?

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

Can I expose Xero through MCP?

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

Where are Xero credentials stored?

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

Can I deny write access for Xero 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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Xero CLI for Shell Scripts

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

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

Command Shape

# Xero CLI for Shell Scripts
kosmokrator integrations:configure xero --set access_token="$XERO_ACCESS_TOKEN" --enable --read allow --write ask --json
kosmo integrations:call xero.xero_create_invoice '{"contact_id":"example_contact_id","type":"example_type","date":"example_date","due_date":"example_due_date","reference":"example_reference","line_items":"example_line_items","status":"example_status"}' --json

Discovery Before Execution

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

kosmo integrations:docs xero --json
kosmo integrations:docs xero.xero_create_invoice --json
kosmo integrations:schema xero.xero_create_invoice --json
kosmo integrations:search "Xero" --json
kosmo integrations:list --json

Useful Xero CLI Functions

Function	Type	Parameters	Description
`xero.xero_create_invoice`	Write	contact_id, type, date, due_date, reference, line_items, status	Create a new invoice in Xero. Requires a contact_id and at least one line item with description and unit_amount. Returns the created invoice with its ID and number.
`xero.xero_get_contact`	Read	contact_id	Retrieve a Xero contact by its ID. Returns the contact's ID, name, email, phone, addresses, and status.
`xero.xero_get_current_user`	Read	none	Retrieve the currently authenticated Xero user. Returns the user's ID, name, and email. Useful for identifying which Xero organisation or token is in use.
`xero.xero_get_invoice`	Read	invoice_id	Retrieve a Xero invoice by its ID. Returns the full invoice including line items, contact details, and totals.
`xero.xero_list_accounts`	Read	where, order	List Xero chart of accounts. Returns account codes, names, types, tax types, and statuses.
`xero.xero_list_contacts`	Read	page, where, order, include_archived	List Xero contacts with pagination. Returns contact IDs, names, emails, and types. Use page for pagination (1-indexed).
`xero.xero_list_invoices`	Read	page, pageSize, statuses, where, order	List Xero invoices with pagination and filtering. Returns invoice IDs, numbers, amounts, status, and dates. Use page and pageSize for pagination.

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 Xero CLI Pages

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