kernel-typescript-sdk

name	kernel-typescript-sdk
description	build browser automation scripts using the kernel typescript sdk with playwright, CDP, and remote browser management. use when writing typescript code that creates browsers, runs playwright, or automates websites with kernel.

kernel typescript sdk

install: npm install @onkernel/sdk

core architecture

the sdk organizes functionality into namespaces:

• kernel.browsers — create, list, get, delete browser sessions
• kernel.playwright — server-side playwright execution
• kernel.computer — OS-level mouse, keyboard, screenshot actions
• kernel.pools — pre-warmed browser pools for fast acquisition
• kernel.profiles — persistent browser profiles (cookies, logins)
• kernel.auth — managed authentication connections
• kernel.proxies — proxy management
• kernel.extensions — browser extension management
• kernel.deployments / kernel.invocations — app deployment and invocation

two automation approaches

1. CDP connection (complex automations)

connect local playwright to a kernel cloud browser via CDP:

import Kernel from "@onkernel/sdk";
import { chromium } from "playwright";

const kernel = new Kernel();
 browser =  kernel..({ :  });
 pw =  chromium.(browser.);
 page = pw.()[].()[];

 {
   page.();
   title =  page.();
  .(title);
}  {
   pw.();
   kernel..(browser.);
}