hermes-history-ingest

Ingest Hermes memories and session transcripts into an Obsidian wiki.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ar9av/obsidian-wiki --skill hermes-history-ingest
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Skill: hermes-history-ingest
Source: https://github.com/Ar9av/obsidian-wiki/tree/main/.skills/hermes-history-ingest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ar9av/obsidian-wiki --skill hermes-history-ingest

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ingest Hermes history and memories into the Obsidian wiki to unlock past insights, decisions, and project context from Hermes interactions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ingests memories from ~/.hermes/memories (markdown or JSON) and merges them into relevant wiki pages.
  • Ingests session transcripts from Hermes to surface patterns and decisions without exposing raw transcripts.
  • Maintains provenance and supports incremental updates to keep the wiki in sync with Hermes history over time.

Quick Start

Ingest your Hermes memories and sessions into the wiki to surface durable knowledge.

Frequently Asked Questions about hermes-history-ingest

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I ingest Hermes history into an Obsidian wiki?

Ingest Hermes history into the Obsidian wiki by configuring OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH and HERMES_HISTORY_PATH in your .env file, then running the Skill to merge memories and session transcripts into relevant wiki pages.

What is the best way to extract durable knowledge from Hermes session transcripts?

Extract durable knowledge from Hermes session transcripts by ingesting them into the wiki, which surfaces patterns and decisions while maintaining provenance and avoiding the exposure of raw transcript data.

Can I import memories from ~/.hermes into my knowledge management wiki incrementally?

Yes, you can import ~/.hermes memories incrementally by consulting .manifest.json and index.md to determine what has been previously ingested, supporting both append and full ingestion modes to keep the wiki in sync.

Does Hermes history ingestion work with markdown and JSON memory formats?

Hermes history ingestion works with both markdown and JSON memory formats stored in ~/.hermes/memories, merging them into relevant Obsidian wiki pages to unlock past insights and project context.

What do I need to set up before importing Hermes memories into a wiki?

Before importing Hermes memories, you must define OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH and HERMES_HISTORY_PATH in a .env file, and ensure your Hermes history data is accessible at the specified path.

Why are my Hermes transcripts not syncing with the Obsidian wiki?

Hermes transcripts may not sync with the Obsidian wiki if the OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH or HERMES_HISTORY_PATH environment variables are incorrectly configured in the .env file, or if the ingestion mode is misconfigured.