hermes-self-reference

name	hermes-self-reference
description	Complete reference documentation for Hermes Agent itself — CLI commands, configuration, skills system, memory, tools, gateway, architecture, and best practices. Use this skill when asked about Hermes capabilities, commands, configuration, or troubleshooting.
version	1.0.0
metadata	{"hermes":{"tags":["hermes","documentation","reference","self-knowledge"],"category":"core"}}

Hermes Self-Reference

When to Use

Use this skill when:

• User asks about Hermes commands, features, or capabilities
• User needs help with Hermes configuration (config.yaml, .env)
• User asks how to set up skills, memory, gateway, MCP, or plugins
• User needs troubleshooting guidance
• User asks "what can you do?" or "how do I..."
• User mentions Hermes architecture or internals

Procedure

1. Read the full documentation reference at ~/.hermes/HERMES_DOCS.md
2. Find the relevant section for the user's question
3. Provide specific, actionable answers with exact commands
4. Reference config.yaml settings when applicable

Quick Reference

Essential Commands

hermes                    # Start chatting
hermes --tui              # Modern TUI
hermes -c                 # Resume last session
hermes setup              # Setup wizard
hermes model              # Switch model/provider
hermes doctor             # Diagnose issues
hermes skills browse      # Browse skills
hermes gateway setup      # Configure messaging
hermes config show        # Show configuration

Config Locations

• ~/.hermes/.env — Secrets & API keys
• ~/.hermes/config.yaml — All settings
• ~/.hermes/MEMORY.md — Agent memory
• ~/.hermes/USER.md — User profile
• ~/.hermes/SOUL.md — Agent personality
• ~/.hermes/skills/ — Installed skills
• ~/.hermes/state.db — Session database

Key Slash Commands

/help, /model, /tools, /skills, /background, /voice, /personality, /compress, /usage, /save, /verbose, /title, /skin, /reasoning

For Full Details

Read: ~/.hermes/HERMES_DOCS.md (comprehensive documentation compiled from official docs)