Status basis: npm_downloads_7d gained 159 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 159 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -57 per 3d from 125 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -67 per 3d from 135 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -43 per 3d from 20 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -43 per 3d from 20 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -444 per 3d from 10 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -191 per 3d from 363 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -191 per 3d from 363 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- first observed Kanon started keeping permanent history for this agent
| Machine-callable | — | unknown | — |
| Open source | 1 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Self-hostable | 1 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Bring your own key | 1 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Autonomy level | 2 | inferred | 2 quote(s) |
| Pricing model | — | unknown | — |
| Integrations | — | unknown | — |
“Unknown” means we have not verified it — it is not a “no”. Hard filters never treat unknown as false.
It pushes the boundaries of AI agent capabilities by enabling continuous, context-aware execution over extended sessions.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“runs on your laptop, server, or homelab. The whole agent is a git-tracked folder.”— readme
“-e OPENROUTER_API_KEY=sk-or-...”— readme
“use real tools, remember everything”— readme
“single-session long-running AI agent”— description
FAQ
What is Kern.md?
Kern.md enables long-running AI agents that maintain context and perform complex, multi-step tasks within a single session.
What does Kern.md do?
Completing a complex analytical task requiring sustained reasoning and memory retention, such as reading a research paper, summarizing it, and extracting key insights.
Why does Kern.md matter?
It pushes the boundaries of AI agent capabilities by enabling continuous, context-aware execution over extended sessions.
How much does Kern.md cost?
Free
Is Kern.md free?
Yes — Kern.md has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free
Is Kern.md open source?
Yes — Kern.md is open source.
Can I self-host Kern.md?
Yes — Kern.md can be self-hosted.
How popular is Kern.md?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 1 upvotes (first indexed 2026-09-23).
What are the best Kern.md alternatives?
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