hermes-agent-spawning

Spawn independent Hermes Agent subprocesses for autonomous tasks and interactive PTY sessions.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent --skill hermes-agent-spawning-nousresearch
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Skill: hermes-agent-spawning
Source: https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/autonomous-ai-agents/hermes-agent
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent --skill hermes-agent-spawning-nousresearch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to launch independent Hermes Agent processes, enabling parallel long-running tasks and interactive collaboration without interfering with your main agent session.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Autonomous Subprocesses: Run full, separate Hermes CLI instances for dedicated tasks.
  • Flexible Modes: Supports non-interactive one-shot queries (-q) for fire-and-forget tasks and interactive PTY sessions for multi-turn collaboration.
  • Use Case: You need to research a complex topic for several days while continuing to use your primary agent for daily tasks. Spawn a new Hermes instance in the background to handle the research, and interact with it as needed.

Quick Start

Launch a new Hermes Agent process in the background to research the latest GRPO training papers and write a summary to a file.

Frequently Asked Questions about hermes-agent-spawning

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

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How do I spawn an autonomous agent subprocess for long-running background tasks?

To spawn an autonomous agent subprocess, use the Hermes Agent Spawning Skill to launch a full separate Hermes CLI instance with its own session, tools, and terminal environment for parallel execution without interfering with your main agent.

What is the difference between spawning a separate agent process and delegating a task?

Spawning a separate agent process launches a full independent Hermes instance with its own session and terminal environment, whereas task delegation executes within the current session without creating an isolated subprocess.

Can I run multiple agent subprocesses in interactive PTY mode for multi-turn dialogue?

Yes, you can run multiple agent subprocesses in interactive PTY mode to enable multi-turn collaboration, allowing you to interact with each spawned Hermes instance as needed.

How do I execute fire-and-forget background queries with an autonomous agent?

You can execute fire-and-forget background queries by spawning a Hermes Agent subprocess in non-interactive one-shot mode using the -q flag, which runs the task autonomously without requiring active user input.

Does spawning a Hermes subprocess require a separate session and terminal environment?

Yes, spawning a Hermes subprocess provisions a completely separate session and terminal environment for the new process, ensuring its autonomous operations remain fully isolated from your primary agent workflow.