honcho

Integrate persistent memory management into Hermes for cross-session user modeling.

2|1|Updated May 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zli5460/hermes-agent-X-Phoenix-Architecture --skill honcho-zli5460
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Skill: honcho
Source: https://github.com/zli5460/hermes-agent-X-Phoenix-Architecture/tree/main/optional-skills/autonomous-ai-agents/honcho
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zli5460/hermes-agent-X-Phoenix-Architecture --skill honcho-zli5460

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Honcho enables persistent cross-session user modeling and memory management for Hermes, allowing AI profiles to remember and personalize interactions over time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-session user modeling: Build detailed user representations and profiles to enhance personalized AI interactions.
  • Memory management: Configure, synchronize, and query memory across multiple sessions and profiles.
  • Use Case: Set up Honcho to maintain user preferences and context across conversations, troubleshoot memory issues, or customize multi-profile setups for specialized tasks.

Quick Start

Configure Hermes to use Honcho by running hermes honcho setup, then verify the status with hermes honcho status.

Frequently Asked Questions about honcho

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

FAQPage Schema
What is cross-session user modeling and when do I need it?

Cross-session user modeling builds persistent user representations to retain preferences and context across separate conversations. It is needed when continuous personalization and memory synchronization across profiles are required.

How do I configure persistent memory management in Hermes?

Configure persistent memory management by running the setup command to initialize Honcho integration, then verify the status to ensure profile synchronization and context injection are active.

Does Honcho work with multiple user profiles for specialized tasks?

Yes, Honcho supports multi-profile setups with profile-specific observations and configurable context injection, enabling specialized task customization across multiple user sessions.

What's the best way to troubleshoot memory synchronization issues across sessions?

Troubleshoot memory issues by verifying the integration status command to check cross-session connectivity, ensuring profile configurations and context injection settings are properly synchronized.

Can I customize context injection for different user profiles?

Yes, context injection is configurable per profile, allowing you to specify which user observations and modeling data are injected into AI interactions for personalized assistance.

Why does my AI assistant forget preferences between conversations?

AI forgets preferences without persistent memory management. Honcho solves this by implementing cross-session user modeling that retains profile-specific observations and configurable context.