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Connect a remote Hermes agent to Discord with SSH deployment and allowlist enforcement.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill connects a self-hosted Hermes agent to Discord without manual server tinkering, while preventing unsafe open access and catching common intent or token mistakes before they cause failures.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Secure Discord Wiring: Stores the bot token on the remote Hermes host, enables Discord only after validation, and enforces a hard allowlist so only approved users can interact.
  • Intent and Token Verification: Checks that the bot token is valid and warns when Message Content or Server Members privileged intents are not enabled in the Discord Developer Portal.
  • Operational Reliability: Reloads the gateway in the correct order, verifies the connection in logs, and includes rollback steps to disable Discord safely if setup fails.
  • Use Case: A team wants their Hermes agent to answer Discord messages in a shared server while keeping access restricted to specific user IDs and avoiding silent intent misconfiguration.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to connect your remote Hermes agent to Discord by collecting the bot token, allowlisted user IDs, and privileged intent settings, then complete the SSH-based setup and verification flow.

Frequently Asked Questions about platform-discord

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I connect a self-hosted Hermes agent to Discord?▼

To connect a Hermes agent to Discord, you need a valid bot token, approved Discord user IDs, and enabled Message Content and Server Members intents, then complete an SSH-based deployment and gateway reload verification.

Why does my Discord bot need privileged gateway intents like Message Content and Server Members?▼

Privileged gateway intents like Message Content and Server Members are required for the bot to read message text and access member lists, preventing silent failures during Discord agent wiring and allowlist enforcement.

How can I restrict Discord bot access to specific users only?▼

You can restrict Discord bot access by enforcing a hard allowlist of approved Discord user IDs, ensuring only authorized users can interact with the remote Hermes agent in shared servers.

Can I deploy a Discord bot to a remote server using SSH?▼

Yes, SSH-based deployment is supported for self-hosted AI agents, allowing the bot token to be stored securely on the remote Hermes host and enabling Discord only after validation.

What should I do if Discord setup fails on my Hermes agent?▼

If Discord setup fails, you should follow the included rollback steps to disable Discord safely, which reloads the gateway in the correct order and verifies the connection in logs.

Do I need to verify the gateway connection after enabling Discord?▼

Yes, gateway reload verification is required before Discord is enabled, ensuring the connection is successfully established in logs and preventing unsafe open access to the Hermes agent.

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