{"id":"kernel-kernel-mcp-server","name":"kernel-mcp-server","af_score":64.0,"security_score":66.8,"reliability_score":30.0,"what_it_does":"Kernel MCP Server is a hosted Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that lets MCP-compatible clients securely access the Kernel platform, including deploying/managing Kernel apps and controlling cloud headless Chromium sessions for browser automation. It supports Streamable HTTP (recommended) and stdio via mcp-remote, with OAuth2.1 authentication handled via Clerk.","best_when":"You want an agent-friendly, remote MCP endpoint that provides cloud browser automation and app execution with a single consistent tool surface.","avoid_when":"You require fine-grained control over browser/network execution at the client side (since execution occurs on the Kernel-hosted infrastructure) or you cannot use OAuth-based connector authorization flows.","last_evaluated":"2026-03-30T15:29:51.505544+00:00","has_mcp":true,"has_api":false,"auth_methods":["OAuth 2.1 via Clerk"],"has_free_tier":false,"known_gotchas":["OAuth/connector setup may require different steps depending on client (e.g., Claude free vs Pro/Team).","Cursor clean reset involves clearing all MCP tokens; stale auth can require removing saved tokens (e.g., ~/.mcp-auth).","HTTP remote MCP is recommended, but some clients may require stdio via npx -y mcp-remote."],"error_quality":0.0}