hermes-local-configuration
Class-level Hermes local configuration and setup workflows, including config audit gotchas and Windows installation.
Best use case
hermes-local-configuration is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Class-level Hermes local configuration and setup workflows, including config audit gotchas and Windows installation.
Teams using hermes-local-configuration should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/hermes-local-configuration/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How hermes-local-configuration Compares
| Feature / Agent | hermes-local-configuration | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Class-level Hermes local configuration and setup workflows, including config audit gotchas and Windows installation.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Hermes Local Configuration ## When to Use Use when configuring or troubleshooting local Hermes installations, portable config keys, migrated settings, or Windows setup. ## Class-Level Workflow 1. Load the canonical `hermes-agent` skill for current commands before changing Hermes itself. 2. Separate portable baseline config from machine-specific paths/secrets. 3. Audit custom config keys after migrations so stale keys do not silently no-op. 4. On Windows, verify shell, Python, terminal, and path assumptions explicitly. ## Consolidated Session Learnings Narrow skills absorbed during the 2026-04-29 umbrella consolidation are preserved under `references/`. ## Absorbed Narrow Skills (2026-04-29) ### `hermes-config-audit-gotchas` - Former skill demoted to `references/hermes-config-audit-gotchas.md`. - Preserved insight: Audit Hermes custom config keys and migrated skill settings safely, with verified command behavior and stale-path checks. ### `hermes-windows-setup` - Former skill demoted to `references/hermes-windows-setup.md`. - Preserved insight: Install and configure a repo-centric Hermes agent workspace on Windows. Covers prerequisites, repo cloning, Python/uv environment, skills system, memory bridge, and multi-agent coordination — the Windows equivalent of the Linux workspace-hub pattern.
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