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Kernel

Hook-enforced guardrails for Codex and Claude Code with blocked destructive commands, one-time human tokens for irreversible operations, context-blind verification agents, and SQLite agent memory recalled at session start.

aria-han/kernel · v9.11.0 · Development & Workflow

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Trust Score

74

Security

71

Surfaces

27

What is Kernel?

Kernel is a published development & workflow plugin for AI coding agents in the claude-code ecosystem, developed by Aria Han and distributed through the HOL AI plugin registry. Hook-enforced guardrails for Codex and Claude Code with blocked destructive commands, one-time human tokens for irreversible operations, context-blind verification agents, and SQLite agent memory recalled at session start.

Canonical slug
aria-han/kernel
Version
v9.11.0 · updated Oct 8, 2026

Trust & Reputation

HOL Trust Score
74

Factor Analysis

Per-metric points (0–100 each) combined via a weighted average into the overall score.

Installability
76pts
Maintenance
55pts
MCP Posture
100pts
Plugin Security
71pts
Provenance
70pts
Publisher Quality
75pts

Registry Snapshot

Publisher verification
No
Marketplace source
Unknown
Scanner
Broker fallback
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Digest verified
Yes
27 bundled skills — copy or download SKILL.mdOpen skills

Trust & reputation

Trust & Reputation

HOL Trust Score
74

Factor Analysis

Per-metric points (0–100 each) combined via a weighted average into the overall score.

Installability
76pts
Maintenance
55pts
MCP Posture
100pts
Plugin Security
71pts
Provenance
70pts
Publisher Quality
75pts

Provenance

Plugin root
.
Source repo
https://github.com/ariaxhan/kernel-claude
Source commit
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Publisher verified
No
Owner verified
@ariaxhan

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Security Posture

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Safety label
71
Security score
0
High findings
Provider
registry-broker-fallback
Grade
C · review
Version
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Kernel — Frequently asked questions

What is Kernel?
Kernel is an AI plugin in the HOL registry. Hook-enforced guardrails for Codex and Claude Code with blocked destructive commands, one-time human tokens for irreversible operations, context-blind verification agents, and SQLite agent memory recalled at session start.
How do I install Kernel?
Install Kernel in your harness: Codex — codex plugin marketplace add ariaxhan/kernel-claude; Claude Code — /plugin marketplace add ariaxhan/kernel-claude; Antigravity CLI — npx skills add ariaxhan/kernel-claude. Full step-by-step guidance is on the HOL plugin page.
How do I install Kernel in Codex?
To install Kernel in Codex, start with codex plugin marketplace add ariaxhan/kernel-claude. The complete step-by-step install guide for Codex is on the HOL plugin page.
How do I install Kernel in Claude Code?
To install Kernel in Claude Code, start with /plugin marketplace add ariaxhan/kernel-claude. The complete step-by-step install guide for Claude Code is on the HOL plugin page.
How do I install Kernel in Antigravity CLI?
To install Kernel in Antigravity CLI, start with npx skills add ariaxhan/kernel-claude. The complete step-by-step install guide for Antigravity CLI is on the HOL plugin page.
Is Kernel free?
Pricing for Kernel is published on its HOL plugin page when the maker schedules a launch.
Who publishes Kernel?
Kernel is published by Aria Han and listed on HOL.
Is Kernel available now?
Kernel availability is listed on its HOL plugin page.

Install Guidance

Install in Claude Code

Install through the Claude Code plugin marketplace.

Claude Code plugin docs
  1. 1

    Add the marketplace

    Run this inside a Claude Code session.

    claude code
  2. 2

    Install the plugin

    Use the plugin name and the marketplace name shown by the previous command.

    claude code
  3. 3

    Scripted alternative

    Non-interactive equivalent for scripts and CI pipelines. Add --scope project to pin the install to one repository.

    shell

Plugin Manifest

{
  "name": "kernel",
  "version": "9.11.0",
  "description": "KERNEL is a Claude Code and Codex runtime for direct, decomposed execution with local memory and minimal hooks. Version 9.11.0 deploys the simplify deletion doctrine, preflight and verifier contract. Skills invoke as /kernel:<name> on Claude Code and $kernel:<name> on Codex; run /kernel:help first. Agent-readable summary: llms.txt.",
  "author": {
    "name": "Aria Han",
    "url": "https://github.com/ariaxhan"
  },
  "homepage": "https://github.com/ariaxhan/kernel-claude",
  "repository": "https://github.com/ariaxhan/kernel-claude",
  "license": "MIT",
  "keywords": [
    "claude-code",
    "codex",
    "plugin",
    "hooks",
    "guardrails",
    "agent-memory",
    "agentdb",
    "verification",
    "auto-mode",
    "safety",
    "adaptive-execution",
    "memory",
    "orchestration",
    "handoff",
    "methodology"
  ],
  "skills": "./",
  "interface": {
    "displayName": "KERNEL",
    "developerName": "Aria Han",
    "shortDescription": "Direct, decomposed execution with local memory and minimal cross-host hooks",
    "longDescription": "KERNEL is a Claude Code and Codex runtime for direct, decomposed execution with local memory and minimal hooks. Version 9.11.0 deploys the simplify deletion doctrine, preflight and verifier contract. Skills invoke as /kernel:<name> on Claude Code and $kernel:<name> on Codex; run /kernel:help first. Agent-readable summary: llms.txt.",
    "category": "Engineering",
    "capabilities": [
      "Read",
      "Write",
      "Interactive"
    ],
    "websiteURL": "https://github.com/ariaxhan/kernel-claude",
    "brandColor": "#111111",
    "defaultPrompt": [
      "Fix the failing test in this repo.",
      "Why did you pick that mode?",
      "Use less process for this one."
    ]
  },
  "holManifestOrigin": "repository",
  "registryIndexVersion": 5
}

Marketplace Source

Repo URL
https://github.com/ariaxhan/kernel-claude
Marketplace path
Unknown
Source path
plugins/ariaxhan/kernel-claude
Install policy
AVAILABLE

Skills

27 SKILL.md files ship with this plugin. Preview, copy, or download each one, then install them with the Skills CLI.

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  • app-dev

    skills/app-dev/SKILL.md

    Mobile/web build pipeline: fastlane-first local builds, store submission, pre-submission checklists. Triggers: app, mobile, store submission, deploy app, fastlane, expo, react native, flutter.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • architecture

    skills/architecture/SKILL.md

    Modular design, interface stability, dependency management, AI-code health. Triggers: architecture, design, structure, modules, dependencies, coupling, system design.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • checkpoint

    skills/checkpoint/SKILL.md

    Save bounded progress as kernel.checkpoint/v1 for exact resume after reset. Triggers: checkpoint, save progress, context reset, compact soon, long task.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • context-mgmt

    skills/context-mgmt/SKILL.md

    Context engineering: compaction, progressive disclosure, structured notes via AgentDB. Triggers: tokens, compaction, memory, handoff, summarize, context window.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • debug

    skills/debug/SKILL.md

    Diagnosis before prescription: reproduce, hypothesize, isolate, fix root cause, add a regression test; refactor mode maps deps, coupling and blast radius. Triggers: bug, error, fix, broken, not working, crashed, stack trace, exception, refactor, restructure, coupling, dependency map.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • dream

    skills/dream/SKILL.md

    Deep creative exploration engine. Competing perspectives, stress-tested by a 4-persona council, scored by integrity. The approach that survives attack wins — not the one that sounds best.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • eval

    skills/eval/SKILL.md

    Eval-Driven Development (EDD) for AI workflows. pass@k metrics, capability evals, regression evals. Triggers: eval, edd, pass@k, capability, regression, benchmark.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • experiment

    skills/experiment/SKILL.md

    Rules as hypotheses: falsifiable tests, confidence updates, graduate or kill. Triggers: experiment, hypothesis, prove, test rule, validate methodology, evidence.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • forge

    skills/forge/SKILL.md

    Autonomous development with experimental self-correction. Iterates through quality gates until antifragile or blocked.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • frontend

    skills/frontend/SKILL.md

    Context-led frontend design: art direction derived from product, audience, brand and the existing system, not generic defaults. Named mood variants listed inside. Triggers: frontend, UI, CSS, styling, visual, theme, component, layout, responsive, accessibility, animation.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • governance-sync

    skills/governance-sync/SKILL.md

    Audit or explicitly synchronize Claude and Codex repository governance without overwriting conflicts. Triggers: governance sync, CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, instruction mirror.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • handoff

    skills/handoff/SKILL.md

    Save provenance, decisions, phases, context policy, and next steps as kernel.handoff/v1. Triggers: handoff, save, pause, context, continue later.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • help

    skills/help/SKILL.md

    Show KERNEL help. The unified skill system, state operations, agents, current plugin status. Triggers: help, how, what, skills, commands.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • human-pass

    skills/human-pass/SKILL.md

    Guide real-build acceptance: literal taps, real inputs, expected outcomes, worst case first, one sitting. Triggers: testflight, human pass, acceptance test, before we ship, what should I test, release checklist, device test.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • ingest

    skills/ingest/SKILL.md

    Entry point for new or resumed work. Researches and scopes new tasks; validates and resumes handoff/checkpoint manifests. Triggers: start, begin, do, implement, build, fix, create, resume, continue.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • init

    skills/init/SKILL.md

    Initialize KERNEL links and AgentDB in a confirmed Vaults directory.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • knowledge-graph

    skills/knowledge-graph/SKILL.md

    Build, refresh and query a deterministic code knowledge graph to cut orientation-token cost. Triggers: knowledge graph, graphify, code graph, god nodes, orientation cost, map the codebase, what connects, callers of, blast radius.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • landing-page

    skills/landing-page/SKILL.md

    Explicit landing-page build and deploy operator. Loads marketing and frontend judgment, scaffolds the smallest suitable site, verifies it rendered, deploys to the configured target.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • marketing-site

    skills/marketing-site/SKILL.md

    Honest marketing-site method: audience, offer, proof, objections, privacy, art direction, handoff. Triggers: marketing site, landing page, company website, portfolio, campaign page, conversion, positioning, value proposition, CTA, social proof, privacy policy.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • metrics

    skills/metrics/SKILL.md

    Observability dashboard. Session stats, agent tracking, hook performance, learning health. Triggers: metrics, stats, dashboard, observability.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • orchestration

    skills/orchestration/SKILL.md

    Multi-agent orchestration: lane contracts, worker-model doctrine, fault tolerance. Triggers: orchestrate, coordinate, agents, parallel, spawn, contract, tier 2, tier 3.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • quality

    skills/quality/SKILL.md

    AI code quality checks. The Big 5: input validation, edge cases, error handling, duplication, complexity. Triggers: quality, big 5, ai code, review, validate.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • retrospective

    skills/retrospective/SKILL.md

    Audit whether prior learnings actually fired, then install mechanisms for this run's recurrences. No finding without an install path and a firing test. Triggers: retrospective, reflect, what did we learn, patterns, post-mortem, why does this keep happening.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • review

    skills/review/SKILL.md

    Code review for PRs or staged changes. >80% confidence threshold. Verdict: APPROVE, REQUEST CHANGES, or COMMENT. Triggers: review, pr, code review.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • ship

    skills/ship/SKILL.md

    Release-gate sequence: validate → review → push → tag. Wraps kernel:git mechanics with the pre-ship safety chain. Triggers: ship, release, push to main, ready to merge, deploy.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • simplify

    skills/simplify/SKILL.md

    Simplify code, plans and systems without losing required outcomes; delete machinery that earns nothing; for code, AST-measured complexity with regression gates. Triggers: simplify, refactor, complexity, overengineered, dead code, useless guard.

    Raw SKILL.md

  • tearitapart

    skills/tearitapart/SKILL.md

    Critical pre-implementation review. Find what AI breaks. Verdict: PROCEED, REVISE, or RETHINK. Triggers: review plan, tear apart, critique, analyze.

    Raw SKILL.md

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