hermes-agent

Configure and troubleshoot Hermes Agent setup, providers, gateway, and profiles.

Updated May 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anxiety135790/hermes-skills --skill hermes-agent-anxiety135790
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hermes-agent
Source: https://github.com/anxiety135790/hermes-skills/tree/main/autonomous-ai-agents/hermes-agent
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anxiety135790/hermes-skills --skill hermes-agent-anxiety135790

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pyyaml, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you configure, troubleshoot, extend, and safely operate Hermes Agent without digging through scattered docs or guessing at the right commands and config patterns.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Setup and configuration: Install Hermes, choose providers and models, manage API keys, and validate built-in or custom endpoint settings.
  • Operational troubleshooting: Diagnose gateway, WebUI, Telegram, profile, cron, and resource-limit issues with practical checks and recovery steps.
  • Advanced workflow management: Handle multi-profile and multi-bot isolation, sync model/provider settings across profiles, and verify self-updates safely.
  • Use case: A developer can use this Skill to move a provider key into .env, fix a broken custom provider YAML, restart the gateway, and confirm the system is healthy again.

Quick Start

Ask for help configuring Hermes for your provider, then verify the correct API key location, model selection, and gateway status for your current setup.

Frequently Asked Questions about hermes-agent

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I troubleshoot Hermes Agent gateway issues when the connection fails?

To troubleshoot Hermes Agent gateway issues, validate config.yaml entries, check .env for correct API keys, and verify the current gateway state. This process diagnoses connection failures by applying practical checks and recovery steps to restore healthy operation.

What is the best way to configure multiple profiles in Hermes for multi-account messaging?

Configuring multiple profiles in Hermes requires managing profile isolation and syncing model or provider settings across each profile. This approach handles multi-account messaging deployments safely by verifying provider-specific setup patterns for reliable operation.

How do I add a custom provider to Hermes Agent using YAML configuration?

Adding a custom provider to Hermes Agent involves editing config.yaml to define endpoint settings and updating .env with the necessary API keys. You must validate the custom provider YAML syntax to ensure reliable terminal-based autonomous agent workflows.

Does pyyaml support validating Hermes config.yaml for provider selection errors?

Yes, pyyaml supports validating Hermes config.yaml structures to prevent provider selection errors. Parsing config.yaml with pyyaml allows you to verify built-in or custom endpoint settings and ensure API keys are correctly loaded before gateway restarts.

Why does my Hermes Telegram bot stop responding after updating provider settings?

Your Hermes Telegram bot might stop responding after provider settings updates due to broken profile isolation or gateway state issues. Diagnose WebUI, Telegram, and cron issues by validating config.yaml and verifying the system is healthy again.