112 results for “memory”
- ToolGlossaryA single action the agent can take, such as running a terminal command, reading a file, searching the web or saving memory.
- USER.mdGlossaryThe user-profile memory file in ~/.hermes/memories/ for your preferences and communication style. It's capped at 1,375 characters by default.
- Write approvalGlossaryAn optional setting (memory.write_approval, and skills.write_approval for skills) that holds the agent's writes for your review. You manage them with commands like /memory pending and /memory approve.
- Can a cloud or VPS agent control my local computer, and why does Desktop act differently on a remote gateway?FAQ · Running & deployingTools run where the backend runs. With Desktop connected to a cloud or VPS gateway, terminal commands, file edits, computer use and the browser all happen on that remote…
- Can Hermes search my old conversations?FAQ · Memory & contextYes. Every CLI and messaging session is stored in a SQLite database at ~/.hermes/state.db with full-text search, and the agent has a session_search tool to find and scroll…
- Can Hermes work with an Obsidian vault or my own markdown notes?FAQ · Research & knowledge workYes. The bundled Obsidian skill lets the agent read, search, create and edit notes and add wikilinks. Set `OBSIDIAN_VAULT_PATH` in your `.env` to the vault's folder (otherwise…
- Can I move over from OpenClaw?FAQ · Getting startedYes. hermes setup detects ~/.openclaw and offers to migrate, or you can run hermes claw migrate anytime. Add --dry-run to preview, or --preset user-data to skip infrastructure…
- Can I run Hermes with a local model, and which models fit my GPU or Mac?FAQ · Models, providers & costYes. The easiest route is Local Models: in Hermes Desktop open Settings > Providers > Local Models, or in a terminal run `hermes model` and choose Local models. Hermes installs…
- Can I use Hermes inside VS Code, Zed or JetBrains?FAQ · Running & deployingYes, through ACP (Agent Client Protocol). `hermes acp` runs Hermes as an ACP server over stdio, and editors can show its chat, tool activity, file diffs, terminal commands and…
- Does Hermes write its own skills or plugins, and how do I make it save a lesson reliably?FAQ · Skills, plugins & MCPYes. With its `skill_manage` tool the agent creates, updates and deletes skills, for example after working out a multi-step workflow, finding a fix after dead ends, or being…
- Hermes seems less capable than before. What should I check?FAQ · TroubleshootingThe docs give a checklist. First confirm the model with `/status` or `/model`: a `/model` switch is session-only by default, and model changes from the dashboard apply only to…
- How do I connect Hermes to Telegram, and can I run separate bots there?FAQ · Messaging & the gatewayCreate a bot with @BotFather to get a token, then run `hermes gateway setup` and choose Telegram. It asks for the token and your allowed user IDs. Or add `TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN`…
- How do I continue a previous conversation?FAQ · Memory & contextUse hermes --continue (or -c) to resume the most recent CLI session; in each terminal it prefers that terminal's own last session. Use hermes --resume <id or title> for a…
- How do I hand Hermes a file, a git diff or a web page in my message?FAQ · Memory & contextUse an @ reference. `@file:path/to/file.py` injects a file (append `:10-25` for a line range), `@folder:` a directory listing, `@diff` and `@staged` your git changes, `@git:5`…
- How do I switch from Claude Code or Codex to Hermes?FAQ · Getting startedStart with `hermes import-agent`. It auto-detects `~/.claude` or `~/.codex`, or you can name one: `hermes import-agent claude-code` or `hermes import-agent codex`. It shows a…
- Is Hermes good for coding, and can it replace Claude Code or Codex?FAQ · ComparisonsIt's a capable coding agent: it reads, edits and runs code in your projects, follows AGENTS.md or CLAUDE.md, gets real type errors from bundled language servers after each…
- Is Telegram or Discord easier to connect, and do they get the same features?FAQ · Messaging & the gatewayTelegram is usually the quickest: one token from @BotFather, and Hermes Desktop can even create the bot from a QR code. Discord needs an application in the developer portal…
- Is there a web interface for managing Hermes?FAQ · Running & deployingYes. `hermes dashboard` starts a local web server and opens `http://127.0.0.1:9119`. From there you can manage config, API keys, MCP servers, messaging pairing, webhooks, the…
- My local model server errors out or goes quiet on long chats. What’s wrong?FAQ · TroubleshootingUsually the context length Hermes assumes doesn't match the server. Set `model.context_length`, or a per-model `context_length` under `providers`, to the window your server…
- What are AGENTS.md and other context files?FAQ · Memory & contextContext files are project instructions Hermes loads automatically. It looks for .hermes.md or HERMES.md, AGENTS.override.md, AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md and .cursorrules, and loads…