Kernel FAQs

Question 1

Is Kernel an open-source project?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Kernel is open-source. Its complete codebase is available on GitHub, and a fully-managed, hosted instance is provided by the Kernel team for easy, no-installation-required usage.

Question 2

What is Kernel and its main purpose?

Accepted Answer

Kernel is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants to securely access Kernel platform tools, providing low-latency cloud-browser automation and app management capabilities.

Question 3

What kind of data does Kernel store?

Accepted Answer

Kernel primarily stores encrypted refresh tokens and minimal metadata essential for OAuth authentication. Browser state and other sensitive data reside securely within your Kernel organization's tenancy and do not leave it.

Question 4

How does Kernel integrate with AI assistants like Claude or Cursor?

Accepted Answer

Kernel uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to seamlessly connect with AI assistants. This allows them to launch and control headless Chromium sessions, deploy apps, manage resources, and access documentation within the Kernel platform.

Question 5

What are Kernel's core features for developers and AI agents?

Accepted Answer

Kernel offers robust headless Chromium browser automation, secure access for AI assistants to cloud-based app deployment and management, monitoring of deployments/invocations, and integrated Kernel documentation search for context injection.

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