honcho

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

Updated May 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/InverterNetwork/hermes-agent --skill honcho-inverternetwork
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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.

FAQPage Schema
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.