What is Kernel?
Kernel is a cloud browser service that visits websites for applications and AI agents using its browser automation platform. You can set up Agent Analytics to see when Kernel visits your website.
Overview
| Operated By | Kernel |
| Source | Official Website |
| Expected To Follow Robots.txt | No |
| Insights Last Updated | October 22, 2026 |
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Expected Behavior
Kernel is generic automation, so its traffic pattern depends entirely on the script or AI behind it. Human-guided runs tend to resemble short, deliberate sessions, while autonomous runs can look like a browser that never tires. Request timing and paths reveal more about its behavior than its name.
Insights for Kernel
As of October 22, 2026, this data reflects agent visits measured across thousands of websites using Agent Analytics, combined with daily scans of the top 1000 websites and their robots.txt files.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I Block Kernel?
Judge it by its behavior. This category ranges from harmless testing tools to abusive automation, and Kernel's purpose depends on whoever runs it. Block it if it targets login pages, submits forms, or crawls faster than a person reasonably could. Almost none of the top websites we track currently have robots.txt rules for Kernel.
Does Kernel Follow Robots.txt Rules?
No. Kernel is not expected to follow robots.txt rules, so a disallow rule only communicates your preference. Enforce the block with firewall or server rules, then use Agent Analytics to verify that its requests stop.
Does Kernel Access Private Content?
It can access whatever its configuration allows. If someone gives Kernel credentials, it can reach anything available to that account. Without them, it is limited to public pages.
How Can I Tell if Kernel Is Visiting My Website?
Agent Analytics tracks visits from Kernel and every other known AI agent, crawler, and scraper, then authenticates each visit using Kernel's published verification method. You can also check your server logs for requests whose user-agent string contains "Kernel". Look for consistent timing or repeated navigation patterns unlikely to come from a person. A matching log entry alone is not proof because any bot can claim to be Kernel.
Why Is Kernel Visiting My Website?
Someone automated a task that involves your site. Kernel may be running tests, collecting data, or following an AI system's instructions. Its visit pattern reveals more about its purpose than its user-agent string does.