🛡️ Kernel Auth
This skill helps you set up and manage Kernel authenticated connections across services with automatic reauthentication and safe login flows.
npx playbooks add skill kernel/skills --skill kernel-auth
About Kernel Auth
Kernel Auth is a security skill that helps set up and manage authenticated connections across services with automatic reauthentication and safe login flows. It enables developers to establish secure connections between services, ensuring that login credentials are handled safely and efficiently. Developers would use Kernel Auth when they need to implement secure authentication mechanisms in their applications, particularly in scenarios where multiple services require access to shared resources.
The 20-word prompt provides structured security guidance — covering detailed methodology and consistent output formats. Install it in one command.
Use Cases
- Auditing code for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
- Implementing authentication and authorization patterns
- Reviewing API security, rate limiting, and input validation
- Hardening infrastructure and dependency security
Example Prompts
System Prompt (20 words)
This skill helps you set up and manage Kernel authenticated connections across services with automatic reauthentication and safe login flows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kernel Auth?
Kernel Auth is a free security skill for AI coding agents. This skill helps you set up and manage Kernel authenticated connections across services with automatic reauthentication and safe login flows.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with security expertise.
How do I use Kernel Auth with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill kernel/skills --skill kernel-auth in your terminal to install Kernel Auth into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Kernel Auth?
Kernel Auth is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Kernel Auth free to use?
Yes, Kernel Auth is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/kernel/skills/tree/main/plugins/kernel-cli/skills/kernel-auth. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
