Kernel Operations

Tools for managing kernel connections. The kernel is the central hub for Andromeda services on each chain.

Note: Kernel tools support the optional userId parameter for session persistence. Include it in every call to maintain kernel configuration across reconnections.

switch_kernel

Switch to a different kernel on the current chain. Useful for connecting to custom kernel deployments.

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`kernelAddress`	string	Yes	The kernel address to switch to
`userId`	string	No	Session identifier for persistent state

Example

{
  "kernelAddress": "andr1customkernel..."
}

When to Use

Connecting to a custom or private kernel
Testing against different kernel versions
Accessing ADOs registered to a specific kernel

get_kernel_info

Get information about the current kernel connection.

Parameters

None required.

Response

Returns:

Kernel address
Chain ID
Connected services (ADODB, VFS, Economics, etc.)
Kernel version

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