honcho

Configures and manages Honcho memory for Hermes sessions.

539|39|Updated May 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Tommy-yw/RunbookHermes --skill honcho-tommy-yw
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Skill: honcho
Source: https://github.com/Tommy-yw/RunbookHermes/tree/main/optional-skills/autonomous-ai-agents/honcho
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Tommy-yw/RunbookHermes --skill honcho-tommy-yw

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires honcho-ai, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill unit helps configure and use Honcho memory with Hermes, addressing cross-session user modeling, peer isolation, observation, dialectic reasoning, session summaries, and context budget enforcement.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-Session User Modeling: Learn who the user is across conversations and provide a personalized experience.
  • Multi-Profile Peer Isolation: Each Hermes profile gets its own Honcho peer while sharing a unified view of the user.
  • Observation Config: Control what Honcho learns from each peer.
  • Dialectic Reasoning: Perform rounds of dialectic reasoning to refine answers and conclusions.
  • Session Summaries: Generate summaries of the current session to maintain context.
  • Context Budget Enforcement: Enforce limits on the size of context injected into the system.

Quick Start

Set up Honcho for your Hermes profile using hermes honcho setup.

Frequently Asked Questions about honcho

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I maintain cross-session user modeling for personalized AI interactions?

Cross-session user modeling is maintained by configuring Honcho memory for Hermes, which learns user identity across conversations and provides a personalized experience. Use `hermes honcho setup` to initialize the memory system.

What is the best way to isolate AI memory for multiple profiles?

Multi-profile peer isolation is achieved by assigning each Hermes profile its own Honcho peer. This isolates profile-specific data while maintaining a unified, shared view of the user across all sessions.

How does dialectic reasoning refine AI conversation conclusions?

Dialectic reasoning refines conclusions by performing iterative rounds of reasoning within the Honcho memory system. This process systematically challenges and improves initial answers before delivering a final response.

How do I enforce context budget limits when injecting session memory into AI systems?

Context budget enforcement limits the size of context injected into the system by configuring Honcho memory boundaries. This prevents oversized session summaries and historical data from exceeding system constraints.

Can I control what the AI learns from each conversation session?

Observation configuration controls exactly what Honcho learns from each peer session. You define the observation parameters during setup to manage data collection and user modeling behavior.

Do I need honcho-ai installed to use cross-session memory management?

Yes, the honcho-ai package is a required dependency for operation. The Skill configures and manages Honcho memory for Hermes but relies entirely on honcho-ai to execute the underlying memory functions.