// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

KERNEL MCP SERVER TOOLS

16 tools from the Kernel MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 16 KERNEL MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 1 tools

Read search_docs Search Kernel platform documentation for guides, tutorials, and API references. Use when you need to unders...

WRITE 8 tools

Write manage_api_keys Manage Kernel API keys. Use Write manage_auth_connections Manage Kernel managed auth connections for keeping a profile logged into a third-party site. Use Write manage_credential_providers Manage external credential providers (e.g. 1Password). Write manage_credentials Manage credentials stored in Kernel for managed auth. Write manage_extensions Manage browser extensions uploaded to your organization. Use Write manage_profiles Manage browser profiles that persist cookies, logins, and session data across browser sessions. Use action Write manage_projects Manage Kernel projects for resource isolation within an organization. Use Write manage_proxies Manage proxy configurations for routing browser traffic. Use

EXECUTE 7 tools

Execute computer_action Execute computer actions on a browser session. Pass a single action for simple operations (e.g. one click o... Execute exec_command Execute a command synchronously inside a browser VM. Returns stdout, stderr, and exit code. The command fie... Execute execute_playwright_code Execute Playwright/TypeScript automation code against a Kernel browser session. If session_id is provided, ... Execute browser_curl Send an HTTP request through an existing Kernel browser session Execute manage_apps Manage Kernel apps, deployments, and invocations. Use Execute manage_browser_pools Manage pools of pre-warmed browser instances for fast acquisition. Use Execute manage_browsers Manage browser sessions in the Kernel platform. Use action

// FAQ

How many tools does the Kernel MCP Server MCP server have? +

The Kernel MCP Server MCP server exposes 16 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Kernel MCP Server tools? +

Route the Kernel MCP Server server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Kernel MCP Server tools fall into? +

Kernel MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (1), Write (8), Execute (7). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every Kernel MCP Server tool call.

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