KERNIT is a DOCX cross-reference hyperlinker and API for academic manuscripts. It links citations, bibliography entries, figures, tables, equations, sections, appendices, DOIs, and resolved reference evidence.

Is the formatter gone?

No. Formatter and export docs remain available under the legacy formatter section, but the lead product is Hyperlinker.

Can I automate KERNIT?

Yes. Use the KERNIT API on https://api.kernit.org with Bearer keys.

Why does apply require scan tokens?

The token protects the review contract by ensuring that the file, settings, and review graph match the earlier scan.

KERNIT Documentation

FAQ

KERNIT focuses on reviewable DOCX hyperlinking and API automation. Formatting remains available, but the main product is cross-reference and citation linking.

Fast Answers#

Use this page for the most common product and API questions. For implementation details, use the API quickstart, workflow guide, endpoint reference, and error handling pages.

Best Next Pages#

Question area	Best page
First DOCX hyperlink run	Review Workflow
API integration	API Quickstart
Wrong-link correction	Reference Review
Billing and limits	Pricing and Credits

FAQ

What is KERNIT?: KERNIT is a DOCX cross-reference hyperlinker and API for academic manuscripts. It links citations, bibliography entries, figures, tables, equations, sections, appendices, DOIs, and resolved reference evidence.
Is the formatter gone?: No. Formatter and export docs remain available under the legacy formatter section, but the lead product is Hyperlinker.
Can I automate KERNIT?: Yes. Use the KERNIT API on https://api.kernit.org with Bearer keys.
Why does apply require scan tokens?: The token protects the review contract by ensuring that the file, settings, and review graph match the earlier scan.

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Last updated: May 12, 2026Canonical: https://kernit.org/docs/faq/