What problem does it solve?
Hermes Agent can feel sprawling when you are trying to install it, choose a model provider, configure memory and tools, manage sessions, or troubleshoot gateway behavior. This Skill condenses the essential operating and contributor knowledge into one place so you can use the agent effectively without hunting through docs.
Core Features & Use Cases
- CLI Operation: Learn the core Hermes commands for chat, setup, model selection, status checks, configuration, and session control.
- Skills and Tooling: Understand how to list, install, load, and manage skills and toolsets for different workflows.
- Gateway and Multi-Platform Use: Configure Hermes for Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, Signal, and other messaging platforms while keeping one runtime.
- Advanced Agent Workflows: Spawn additional Hermes instances, use worktrees, manage profiles, schedule cron jobs, and connect MCP servers.
- Contributor Reference: Find the project layout, testing guidance, and extension points needed to add tools or slash commands.
- Use Case: A developer can use this Skill to install Hermes, switch providers, enable voice or memory features, and then troubleshoot a failing gateway or extend the codebase with a new tool.
Quick Start
Ask for help setting up Hermes Agent, choosing a provider, and walking through the first commands you should run for your environment.
