HERMES AGENT MANUAL

Hermes Agent Documentation

Practical technical guides for getting started, securing credentials, and configuring autonomous loops.

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All guides apply to Linux, macOS, and Windows (WSL2). For hands-on pairing and custom architecture setups, you can book a direct Launch Session.

1. Quickstart Guide

Install the official Hermes CLI, choose a provider, and verify the setup in four practical steps.

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2. Skills Reference

Understand on-demand skill documents, the SKILL.md format, and the real install commands.

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3. Secrets & Security

Learn how Hermes stores API keys, pulls secrets from external managers, and isolates sandboxes.

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4. Autonomous Cron & Loops

Configure background loops and automated deliveries to Telegram or Discord.

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