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hermes-memory

Configure Hermes memory on a self-hosted agent over SSH.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill configures Hermes memory for a self-hosted agent so you can keep the built-in memory mode working by default or switch to an external provider when you need more searchable retention, without breaking runtime behavior.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Built-in or external memory setup: Keeps Hermes on built-in memory by default, or wires providers like mem0, openviking, or memori when the user explicitly wants them.
  • SSH-first remote administration: Runs entirely on the VPS over SSH, making it suitable for remote deployment and configuration workflows.
  • Safe verification and recovery: Checks the Hermes version, installs the correct Python dependency into the Hermes virtual environment, reloads the gateway, verifies memory status, and rolls back on failure.
  • Use case: A user wants to upgrade a running Hermes agent from bounded built-in memory to an external provider and confirm that the provider initializes correctly before they continue using the agent.

Quick Start

Tell the assistant to configure Hermes memory on your VPS, keep built-in memory or switch to the provider you choose, and verify that Hermes reports a healthy memory status.

Frequently Asked Questions about hermes-memory

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I configure Hermes memory on a VPS over SSH?▼

To configure Hermes memory on a VPS, SSH into the server, install the correct Python dependency into the Hermes virtual environment, reload the gateway, and verify the setup with hermes memory status.

Can I switch Hermes from built-in memory to an external provider like mem0?▼

Yes, Hermes defaults to built-in memory but can be wired to external providers like mem0, openviking, or memori by updating the .env configuration, installing dependencies, and verifying initialization.

Does configuring Hermes memory require secure handling of .env secrets?▼

Configuring Hermes memory requires secure .env secret handling to safely store provider credentials and ensure the agent initializes the memory backend without exposing sensitive authentication data.

What happens if the Hermes memory setup fails during gateway reload?▼

If the Hermes memory setup fails during gateway reload, the Skill performs a safe verification check and rolls back the configuration to restore the previous working runtime behavior.

How do I verify that an external memory provider is working in Hermes?▼

You verify an external memory provider is working in Hermes by running the 'hermes memory status' command after reloading the gateway, which confirms the provider initializes correctly.

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