honcho

Configure cross-session memory for Hermes agents via the Honcho API.

Updated May 4, 2026

Search Tags:#context #memory #persistence #hermes #dialectic #user-modeling

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/InverterNetwork/hermes-agent --skill honcho-inverternetwork

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: honcho
Source: https://github.com/InverterNetwork/hermes-agent/tree/main/optional-skills/autonomous-ai-agents/honcho
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/InverterNetwork/hermes-agent --skill honcho-inverternetwork

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires honcho-ai.

What problem does it solve?

Honcho solves the problem of AI agents forgetting user preferences, facts, and interaction patterns across different sessions, ensuring a continuous and personalized experience.

Core Features & Use Cases

Cross-Session Memory: Maintains a persistent model of the user and the AI's own identity across multiple conversations.
Dialectic Reasoning: Uses a multi-pass reasoning engine to synthesize complex user patterns and goals.
Use Case: Use Honcho to ensure your Hermes agent remembers your preferred coding style, project context, and past decisions without needing to re-explain them every time you start a new session.

Quick Start

Run the honcho setup command to configure your memory provider and initialize your user profile.

Frequently Asked Questions about honcho

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

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How do I enable cross-session memory for AI agents?▼

Cross-session memory is enabled by configuring a persistent storage provider that models user identity and facts, allowing AI agents to recall preferences and past interactions across new conversations.

What is dialectic reasoning for user modeling?▼

Dialectic reasoning for user modeling is a multi-pass synthesis engine that observes interaction patterns to build a continuous, personalized representation of user goals and preferences.

How do I setup persistent context for Hermes agents?▼

Setup persistent context for Hermes agents by running the initialization command to configure your memory provider, requiring integration with the Honcho API or a self-hosted instance for bidirectional observation.

Does cross-session memory work without an external API?▼

Cross-session memory requires an external API or a self-hosted instance to facilitate bidirectional observation and context injection, meaning it cannot function purely as an isolated local library.

Why does my AI agent forget coding style preferences between sessions?▼

AI agents forget coding style preferences because they lack persistent fact storage; implementing a user modeling engine synthesizes past decisions to ensure continuous context retention.