Skill: byungkyu/zoho-books (version 1.0.3)

--- name: zoho-books description: | Zoho Books API integration with managed OAuth. Manage invoices, contacts, bills, expenses, and other accounting data. Use this skill when users want to read, create, update, or delete invoices, contacts, bills, expenses, or other financial records in Zoho Books. For other third party apps, use the api-gateway skill (https://clawhub.ai/byungkyu/api-gateway). Requires network access and valid Maton API key. metadata: author: maton version: "1.0" clawdbot: emoji: 🧠 requires: env: - MATON_API_KEY --- # Zoho Books Access the Zoho Books API with managed OAuth authentication. Manage invoices, contacts, bills, expenses, sales orders, purchase orders, and other accounting data with full CRUD operations. ## Quick Start ```bash # List contacts python <<'EOF' import urllib.request, os, json req = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/zoho-books/books/v3/contacts') req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}') print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2)) EOF ``` ## Base URL ``` https://api.maton.ai/zoho-books/books/v3/{endpoint} ``` Maton proxies requests to `www.zohoapis.com/books/v3` and automatically injects your OAuth token. ## Authentication All requests require the Maton API key in the Authorization header: ``` Authorization: Bearer $MATON_API_KEY ``` **Environment Variable:** Set your API key as `MATON_API_KEY`: ```bash export MATON_API_KEY="YOUR_API_KEY" ``` ### Getting Your API Key 1. Sign in or create an account at [maton.ai](https://maton.ai) 2. Go to [maton.ai/settings](https://maton.ai/settings) 3. Copy your API key ## Connection Management Manage your Zoho Books OAuth connections at `https://api.maton.ai`. ### List Connections ```bash python <<'EOF' import urllib.request, os, json req = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/connections?app=zoho-books&status=ACTIVE') req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}') print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2)) EOF ``` ### Create Connection ```bash python <<'EOF' import urllib.request, os, json data = json.dumps({'app': 'zoho-books'}).encode() req = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/connections', data=data, method='POST') req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}') req.add_header('Content-Type', 'application/json') print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2)) EOF ``` ### Get Connection ```bash python <<'EOF' import urllib.request, os, json req = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/connections/{connection_id}') req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}') print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2)) EOF ``` **Response:** ```json { "connection": { "connection_id": "{connection_id}", "status": "ACTIVE", "creation_time": "2025-12-08T07:20:53.488460Z", "last_updated_time": "2026-01-31T20:03:32.593153Z", "url": "https://connect.maton.ai/?session_token=...", "app": "zoho-books", "metadata": {} } } ``` Open the returned `url` in a browser to complete OAuth authorization. ### Delete Connection ```bash python <<'EOF' import urllib.request, os, json req = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/connections/{connection_id}', method='DELETE') req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}') print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2)) EOF ``` ### Specifying Connection If you have multiple Zoho Books connections, specify which one to use with the `Maton-Connection` header: ```bash python <<'EOF' import urllib.request, os, json req = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/zoho-books/books/v3/contacts') req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}') req.add_header('Maton-Connection', '{connection_id}') print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2)) EOF ``` If you have multiple connections, always include this header to ensure requests go to the intended account. ## Security & Permissions - Access is scoped to invoices, contacts, bills, expenses, and other accounting data within the connected Zoho Books account. - **All write operations require explicit user approval.** Before executing any create, update, or delete call, confirm the target resource and intended effect with the user. ## API Reference ### Available Modules Zoho Books organizes data into modules. Key modules include: | Module | Endpoint | Description | |--------|----------|-------------| | Contacts | `/contacts` | Customers and vendors | | Invoices | `/invoices` | Sales invoices | | Bills | `/bills` | Vendor bills | | Expenses | `/expenses` | Business expenses | | Sales Orders | `/salesorders` | Sales orders | | Purchase Orders | `/purchaseorders` | Purchase orders | | Credit Notes | `/creditnotes` | Customer credit notes | | Recurring Invoices | `/recurringinvoices` | Automated recurring invoices | | Recurring Bills | `/recurringbills` | Automated recurring bills | ### Contacts #### List Contacts ```bash GET /zoho-books/books/v3/contacts ``` **Example:** ```bash python <<'EOF' import urllib.request, os, json req = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/zoho-books/books/v3/contacts') req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}') print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2)) EOF ``` **Response:** ```json { "code": 0, "message": "success", "contacts": [...], "page_context": { "page": 1, "per_page": 200, "has_more_page": false, "sort_column": "contact_name", "sort_order": "A" } } ``` #### Get Contact ```bash GET /zoho-books/books/v3/contacts/{contact_id} ``` **Example:** ```bash python <<'EOF' import urllib.request, os, json req = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/zoho-books/books/v3/contacts/8527119000000099001') req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}') print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2)) EOF ``` #### Create Contact ```bash POST /zoho-books/books/v3/contacts Content-Type: application/json { "contact_name": "Customer Name", "contact_type": "customer" } ``` **Required Fields:** - `contact_name` - Display name for the contact - `contact_type` - Either `customer` or `vendor` **Optional Fields:** - `company_name` - Legal entity name - `email` - Email address - `phone` - Phone number - `billing_address` - Address object - `payment_terms` - Days for payment **Example:** ```bash python <<'EOF' import urllib.request, os, json data = json.dumps({ "contact_name": "Acme Corporation", "contact_type": "customer", "company_name": "Acme Corp", "email": "[REDACTED_SECRET]", "phone": "+1-555-1234" }).encode() req = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/zoho-books/books/v3/contacts', data=data, method='POST') req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}') req.add_header('Content-Type', 'application/json') print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2)) EOF ``` **Response:** ```json { "code": 0, "message": "The contact has been added.", "contact": { "contact_id": "8527119000000099001", "contact_name": "Acme Corporation", "company_name": "Acme Corp", "contact_type": "customer", ... } } ``` #### Update Contact ```bash PUT /zoho-books/books/v3/contacts/{contact_id} Content-Type: application/json { "contact_name": "Updated Name", "phone": "+1-555-9999" } ``` **Example:** ```bash python <<'EOF' import urllib.request, os, json data = json.dumps({ "contact_name": "Acme Corporation Updated", "phone": "+1-555-9999" }).encode() req = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/zoho-books/books/v3/contacts/8527119000000099001', data=data, method='PUT') req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}') req.add_header('Content-Type', 'application/json') print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2)) EOF ``` #### Delete Contact ```bash DELETE /zoho-books/books/v3/contacts/{contact_id} ``` **Example:** ```bash python <<'EOF' import urllib.request, os, json req = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/zoho-books/books/v3/contacts/8527119000000099001', method='DELETE') req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}') print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2)) EOF ``` **Response:** ```json { "code": 0, "message": "The customer has been deleted." } ``` ### Invoices #### List Invoices ```bash GET /zoho-books/books/v3/invoices ``` **Example:** ```bash python <<'EOF' import urllib.request, os, json req = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/zoho-books/books/v3/invoices') req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}') print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2)) EOF ``` #### Get Invoice ```bash GET /zoho-books/books/v3/invoices/{invoice_id} ``` #### Create Invoice ```bash POST /zoho-books/books/v3/invoices Content-Type: application/json { "customer_id": "8527119000000099001", "line_items": [ { "item_id": "8527119000000100001", "quantity": 1, "rate": 100.00 } ] } ``` **Required Fields:** - `customer_id` - Customer identifier - `line_items` - Array of items with `item_id` or manual entry **Optional Fields:** - `invoice_number` - Auto-generated if not specified - `date` - Invoice date (yyyy-mm-dd format) - `due_date` - Payment due date - `discount` - Percentage or fixed amount - `payment_terms` - Days until due #### Update Invoice ```bash PUT /zoho-books/books/v3/invoices/{invoice_id} ``` #### Delete Invoice ```bash DELETE /zoho-books/books/v3/invoices/{invoice_id} ``` #### Invoice Actions ```bash # Mark as sent POST /zoho-books/books/v3/invoices/{invoice_id}/status/sent # Void invoice POST /zoho-books/books/v3/invoices/{invoice_id}/status/void # Email invoice POST /zoho-books/books/v3/invoices/{invoice_id}/email ``` ### Bills #### List Bills ```bash GET /zoho-books/books/v3/bills ``` **Example:** ```bash python <<'EOF' import urllib.request, os, json req = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/zoho-books/books/v3/bills') req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}') print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2)) EOF ``` #### Create Bill ```bash POST /zoho-books/books/v3/bills Content-Type: application/json { "vendor_id": "8527119000000099002", "bill_number": "BILL-001", "date": "2026-02-06", "line_items": [ { "account_id": "8527119000000100002", "description": "Office Supplies", "amount": 150.00 } ] } ``` **Required Fields:** - `vendor_id` - Vendor identifier - `bill_number` - Unique bill number - `date` - Bill date (yyyy-mm-dd) #### Update Bill ```bash PUT /zoho-books/books/v3/bills/{bill_id} ``` #### Delete Bill ```bash DELETE /zoho-books/books/v3/bills/{bill_id} ``` ### Expenses #### List Expenses ```bash GET /zoho-books/books/v3/expenses ``` **Example:** ```bash python <<'EOF' import urllib.request, os, json req = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/zoho-books/books/v3/expenses') req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}') print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2)) EOF ``` #### Create Expense ```bash POST /zoho-books/books/v3/expenses Content-Type: application/json { "account_id": "8527119000000100003", "date": "2026-02-06", "amount": 75.50, "paid_through_account_id": "8527119000000100004", "description": "Business lunch" } ``` **Required Fields:** - `account_id` - Expense account ID - `date` - Expense date (yyyy-mm-dd) - `amount` - Expense amount - `paid_through_account_id` - Payment account ID **Optional Fields:** - `description` - Expense details - `customer_id` - Billable customer ID - `is_billable` - Boolean for billable expenses - `project_id` - Associated project #### Update Expense ```bash PUT /zoho-books/books/v3/expenses/{expense_id} ``` #### Delete Expense ```bash DELETE /zoho-books/books/v3/expenses/{expense_id} ``` ### Sales Orders #### List Sales Orders ```bash GET /zoho-books/books/v3/salesorders ``` #### Create Sales Order ```bash POST /zoho-books/books/v3/salesorders ``` ### Purchase Orders #### List Purchase Orders ```bash GET /zoho-books/books/v3/purchaseorders ``` #### Create Purchase Order ```bash POST /zoho-books/books/v3/purchaseorders ``` ### Credit Notes #### List Credit Notes ```bash GET /zoho-books/books/v3/creditnotes ``` ### Recurring Invoices #### List Recurring Invoices ```bash GET /zoho-books/books/v3/recurringinvoices ``` ### Recurring Bills #### List Recurring Bills ```bash GET /zoho-books/books/v3/recurringbills ``` ## Pagination Zoho Books uses page-based pagination: ```bash GET /zoho-books/books/v3/contacts?page=1&per_page=50 ``` Response includes pagination info in `page_context`: ```json { "code": 0, "message": "success", "contacts": [...], "page_context": { "page": 1, "per_page": 50, "has_more_page": true, "sort_column": "contact_name", "sort_order": "A" } } ``` Continue fetching while `has_more_page` is `true`, incrementing `page` each time. ## Code Examples ### JavaScript ```javascript const response = await fetch( 'https://api.maton.ai/zoho-books/books/v3/contacts', { headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${process.env.MATON_API_KEY}` } } ); const data = await response.json(); ``` ### Python ```python import os import requests response = requests.get( 'https://api.maton.ai/zoho-books/books/v3/contacts', headers={'Authorization': f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}'} ) data = response.json() ``` ## Notes - All successful responses have `code: 0` and a `message` field - Dates should be in `yyyy-mm-dd` format - Contact types are `customer` or `vendor` - Some modules (items, chart of accounts, bank accounts, projects) may require additional OAuth scopes. If you receive a scope error, contact Maton support at [REDACTED_SECRET] with the specific operations/APIs you need and your use-case - Rate limits: 100 requests/minute per organization - Daily limits vary by plan: Free (1,000), Standard (2,000), Professional (5,000), Paid (10,000) - IMPORTANT: When using curl commands, use `curl -g` when URLs contain brackets to disable glob parsing - IMPORTANT: When piping curl output to `jq` or other commands, environment variables like `$MATON_API_KEY` may not expand correctly in some shell environments ## Error Handling | Status | Meaning | |--------|---------| | 400 | Missing Zoho Books connection or invalid request | | 401 | Invalid or missing Maton API key, or OAuth scope mismatch | | 404 | Resource not found | | 429 | Rate limited | | 4xx/5xx | Passthrough error from Zoho Books API | ### Common Error Codes | Code | Description | |------|-------------| | 0 | Success | | 57 | Not authorized (OAuth scope mismatch) | | 1 | Invalid value | | 2 | Mandatory field missing | | 3 | Resource does not exist | | 5 | Invalid URL | ### Troubleshooting: API Key Issues 1. Check that the `MATON_API_KEY` environment variable is set: ```bash echo $MATON_API_KEY ``` 2. Verify the API key is valid by listing connections: ```bash python <<'EOF' import urllib.request, os, json req = urllib.request.Request('https://api.maton.ai/connections') req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}') print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2)) EOF ``` ### Troubleshooting: Invalid App Name 1. Ensure your URL path starts with `zoho-books`. For example: - Correct: `https://api.maton.ai/zoho-books/books/v3/contacts` - Incorrect: `https://api.maton.ai/books/v3/contacts` ## Resources - [Zoho Books API v3 Introduction](https://www.zoho.com/books/api/v3/introduction/) - [Zoho Books Invoices API](https://www.zoho.com/books/api/v3/invoices/) - [Zoho Books Contacts API](https://www.zoho.com/books/api/v3/contacts/) - [Zoho Books Bills API](https://www.zoho.com/books/api/v3/bills/) - [Zoho Books Expenses API](https://www.zoho.com/books/api/v3/expenses/) - [Maton Community](https://discord.com/invite/dBfFAcefs2) - [Maton Support](mailto:[REDACTED_SECRET])


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