Can I use Zoho Books as a CLI?

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

Can I expose Zoho Books through MCP?

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

Where are Zoho Books credentials stored?

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

Can I deny write access for Zoho Books 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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Zoho Books MCP, CLI, and Lua Integration for AI Agents

Zoho Books integration docs for AI agents: MCP gateway setup, Zoho Books CLI commands, Lua API reference, credentials, and function schemas.

12 functions 7 read 5 write Manual OAuth token auth

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Zoho Books for agents

Credentials can be configured manually in web or CLI hosts.

Use this integration from Lua code mode, the headless integrations CLI, or the KosmoKrator MCP gateway. The same package metadata powers all three surfaces.

Machine-Readable Metadata

integration_slug: zoho_books
route_slug: zoho-books
package: zoho-books
auth_strategy: oauth2_manual_token Manual OAuth token
cli_setup_supported: true
cli_runtime_supported: true
mcp_gateway_supported: true
lua_supported: true
supports_multi_account: true

Quick Links

Lua APIAgent-facing namespace and function reference. Zoho Books CLIHeadless setup and direct function calls. Zoho Books MCPMCP gateway setup for external clients. Submit feedbackReport missing tools, auth problems, wrong docs, or runtime issues. ContributeAdd tools or improve metadata in the integrations repo.

Zoho Books MCP Client Matrix

Use these pages when a specific agent client or framework needs copy-pasteable MCP setup for Zoho Books.

Zoho Books CLI Matrix

Use these pages for direct Zoho Books CLI workflows in scripts, CI, cron, and agent wrappers.

CI Zoho Books CLI for CI. Cron Jobs Zoho Books CLI for cron jobs. Shell Scripts Zoho Books CLI for shell scripts. Headless Automation Zoho Books CLI for headless automation. Coding Agents Zoho Books CLI for coding agents.

Function Catalog

Function	Type	Parameters	Description
`zoho_books.zohobooks_list_invoices`	Read `read`	7	List invoices from Zoho Books. Returns a paginated list of invoices with optional filters for status, customer, and date range.
`zoho_books.zohobooks_get_invoice`	Read `read`	1	Get full details of a specific invoice in Zoho Books by its ID, including line items, totals, payments, and credits.
`zoho_books.zohobooks_create_invoice`	Write `write`	8	Create a new invoice in Zoho Books. Requires a customer_id and line_items array. Each line item needs at least an item_id or name with a rate and quantity.
`zoho_books.zohobooks_update_invoice`	Write `write`	9	Update an existing invoice in Zoho Books. Provide the invoice_id and any fields to change (line_items, dates, notes, status, etc.).
`zoho_books.zohobooks_list_contacts`	Read `read`	5	List contacts (customers and vendors) from Zoho Books. Returns a paginated list with optional filters.
`zoho_books.zohobooks_get_contact`	Read `read`	1	Get full details of a specific contact (customer or vendor) in Zoho Books, including addresses and contact persons.
`zoho_books.zohobooks_create_contact`	Write `write`	8	Create a new contact (customer or vendor) in Zoho Books. Requires a name; optionally provide email, phone, company name, and contact type.
`zoho_books.zohobooks_list_items`	Read `read`	4	List items (products and services) from Zoho Books. Returns a paginated list with optional filters.
`zoho_books.zohobooks_create_item`	Write `write`	7	Create a new item (product or service) in Zoho Books. Requires a name and rate. Optionally specify item type, description, unit, and tax.
`zoho_books.zohobooks_list_estimates`	Read `read`	7	List estimates (quotes) from Zoho Books. Returns a paginated list with optional filters for status, customer, and date range.
`zoho_books.zohobooks_create_estimate`	Write `write`	8	Create a new estimate (quote) in Zoho Books. Requires a customer_id and line_items array. Each line item needs at least an item_id or name with a rate and quantity.
`zoho_books.zohobooks_get_current_user`	Read `read`	0	Get information about the currently authenticated Zoho Books user. Useful for verifying connectivity and identifying the active account.