hermes-cron

Manage Hermes cron jobs on a remote VPS over SSH.

13|1|Updated Jun 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/paarths-collab/hstack --skill hermes-cron
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hermes-cron
Source: https://github.com/paarths-collab/hstack/tree/main/skills/hermes-cron
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/paarths-collab/hstack --skill hermes-cron

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of creating and maintaining recurring jobs for a self-hosted Hermes agent, so scheduled automation can run reliably over SSH.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cron Management: Add, list, pause, resume, run, and remove Hermes cron jobs on a remote VPS.
  • Reliable Defaults: Installs recommended nightly restart, backup, and weekly session-prune jobs to reduce crashes and data loss.
  • Operational Safety: Uses SSH validation, idempotency checks, dry-run previews, gateway reloads, and rollback steps to prevent duplicate or broken schedules.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to create a Hermes cron job on your VPS for a specific prompt and schedule, then confirm whether to proceed after the dry-run preview.

Frequently Asked Questions about hermes-cron

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

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How do I schedule recurring tasks for a self-hosted Hermes agent on a VPS?

You can schedule recurring Hermes tasks on a VPS by creating cron jobs over SSH. This Skill manages the entire process, including schedule parsing, dry-run previews, and rollback-safe updates for reliable recurring automation.

Can I use SSH to automate cron job creation for my Hermes agent without creating duplicates?

Yes, you can automate cron creation over SSH without duplicates. The Skill applies idempotency checks and SSH validation to ensure scheduled jobs are created safely and prevent broken or overlapping schedules on the VPS.

What's the best way to manage automated backups and restarts for a self-hosted Hermes agent?

The best way to manage automated backups and restarts is using built-in reliability defaults. The Skill installs recommended nightly restart, backup, and weekly session-prune cron jobs to reduce crashes and data loss automatically.

How do I safely update or remove existing scheduled automation jobs on a remote server?

You can safely update or remove scheduled jobs using the Skill's rollback-safe updates and gateway reloads. It provides dry-run previews before applying changes, ensuring operational safety when modifying cron schedules over SSH.

Does managing cron jobs over SSH require idempotent commands to prevent broken schedules?

Yes, managing cron jobs over SSH requires idempotent commands to prevent broken schedules. The Skill uses idempotency checks and SSH validation to ensure recurring automation scenarios like maintenance tasks and backups run reliably.

Why are my recurring Hermes maintenance tasks failing after a gateway reload on my VPS?

Recurring maintenance tasks may fail after a gateway reload if cron updates are not rollback-safe. This Skill prevents such failures by applying idempotent cron creation, gateway reloads, and rollback steps to ensure schedule integrity.