kernel-mcp-server

Overview

The Kernel MCP Server connects AI assistants with the Kernel platform, enabling them to deploy and manage cloud apps, control headless browser sessions, and execute Playwright code. It uses OAuth 2.0 authentication for secure access and provides tools for monitoring deployments, searching documentation, and recording browser automation replays. The server supports multiple transport methods and has specific integration instructions for popular clients like Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, and others.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• manage_browsers

  Create, list, get, and delete browser sessions with support for various configurations.

  Try:Create a new headless Chrome browser sessionTry:List all my active browser sessionsTry:Delete browser session 123
• manage_profiles

  Setup, list, and delete browser profiles for persisting cookies and logins.

  Try:Create a new profile for my work accountsTry:List all my browser profilesTry:Delete profile 456
• manage_browser_pools

  Create, list, get, delete, and flush pools of pre-warmed browsers and acquire/release browsers.

  Try:Create a new browser pool with 5 instancesTry:Acquire a browser from my poolTry:Flush all browsers from pool 789
• manage_proxies

  Create, list, and delete proxy configurations for various types.

  Try:Create a new residential proxy configurationTry:List all my proxy configurationsTry:Delete proxy configuration 321
• manage_extensions

  List and delete uploaded browser extensions.

  Try:List all my uploaded browser extensionsTry:Delete extension 654
• manage_apps

  List apps, invoke actions, get/list deployments, and get invocation results.

  Try:List all my Kernel appsTry:Invoke my web scraper appTry:Get results for app deployment 987
• computer_action

  Mouse, keyboard, and screenshot controls for browser sessions.

  Try:Click on the login buttonTry:Type my username into the formTry:Take a screenshot of the current page
• execute_playwright_code

  Execute Playwright/TypeScript code against a browser with automatic video replay.

  Try:Go to example.com and get the page titleTry:Scroll to the bottom of the page and capture all linksTry:Fill out and submit the contact form
• exec_command

  Run shell commands inside a browser VM and return stdout/stderr.

  Try:List files in the current directoryTry:Check the node versionTry:Run my test script
• search_docs

  Search Kernel platform documentation and guides.

  Try:How do I deploy an app on Kernel?Try:Browser automation best practicesTry:API authentication methods

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Installation

# Install the CLI
brew install onkernel/tap/kernel
# or: npm install -g @onkernel/cli

# Install MCP for your tool
kernel mcp install --target <target>

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kernel": {
      "url": "https://mcp.onkernel.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What authentication method does the Kernel MCP Server use?

The server uses OAuth 2.0 authentication via Clerk to ensure secure access to your Kernel resources.

Can I use the Kernel MCP Server with Claude free tier?

No, the remote MCP server is not compatible with the method Free users of Claude use to add MCP servers. It requires Pro, Max, Team & Enterprise plans.

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