Kernel | agent-browser

Kernel provides cloud browser infrastructure for AI agents with features like stealth mode and persistent profiles.

Setup

export KERNEL_API_KEY="your-api-key"
agent-browser -p kernel open https://example.com

Or use environment variables for CI/scripts:

export AGENT_BROWSER_PROVIDER=kernel
export KERNEL_API_KEY="your-api-key"
agent-browser open https://example.com

The -p flag takes precedence over AGENT_BROWSER_PROVIDER.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Default
`KERNEL_API_KEY`	API key (required)
`KERNEL_HEADLESS`	Run browser in headless mode	`true`
`KERNEL_STEALTH`	Enable stealth mode to avoid bot detection	`false`
`KERNEL_TIMEOUT_SECONDS`	Session timeout in seconds	`300`
`KERNEL_PROFILE_NAME`	Name of an existing browser profile to load	(none)
`KERNEL_PROFILE_SAVE_CHANGES`	Save session changes back to the profile	`false`

Profile persistence: KERNEL_PROFILE_NAME loads an existing Kernel profile (create it first in Kernel). Set KERNEL_PROFILE_SAVE_CHANGES=true to save cookies, logins, and session data back to the profile when the session ends.

When enabled, agent-browser connects to a Kernel cloud session instead of launching a local browser. All commands work identically.

Get your API key from the Kernel Dashboard.