HERMES AGENT MANUAL
Quickstart Guide
Install Hermes Agent, verify local dependencies, and test your first workflow in under 5 minutes.
Step 1: Install Hermes CLI
Execute the official bootstrap installer on your host machine or server:
curl -fsSL https://hermes.tonysimons.dev/bootstrap.sh | bash
Step 2: Initialize Local Environment
Run the environment detector to index local toolchains (git, python, sqlite, docker):
$ hermes setup → Environment: Linux 7.1.3 (x86_64) → Toolchains indexed: git, python3.12, sqlite3 → Hermes Agent core ready.
[SECURITY BOUNDARY]
Hermes never requests or stores your raw root passwords. Environment inspection runs strictly under your user account permissions.
Step 3: Load Core Skills
Load the vault security broker and persistent memory skill:
$ hermes skill load hermes-vault $ hermes skill load sqlite-mem-persist ✓ 2 skills loaded into local catalog.
Step 4: Verify System Workflow
Run the built-in diagnostic test to verify system integrity:
$ hermes test ✓ Core Engine: OK ✓ SQLite Memory: OK ✓ Vault Broker: OK Session setup complete!