feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
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"""
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Hermes Plugin System
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====================
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Discovers, loads, and manages plugins from three sources:
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1. **User plugins** – ``~/.hermes/plugins/<name>/``
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2. **Project plugins** – ``./.hermes/plugins/<name>/`` (opt-in via
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``HERMES_ENABLE_PROJECT_PLUGINS``)
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feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
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3. **Pip plugins** – packages that expose the ``hermes_agent.plugins``
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entry-point group.
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Each directory plugin must contain a ``plugin.yaml`` manifest **and** an
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``__init__.py`` with a ``register(ctx)`` function.
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Lifecycle hooks
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---------------
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Plugins may register callbacks for any of the hooks in ``VALID_HOOKS``.
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The agent core calls ``invoke_hook(name, **kwargs)`` at the appropriate
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points.
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Tool registration
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-----------------
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``PluginContext.register_tool()`` delegates to ``tools.registry.register()``
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so plugin-defined tools appear alongside the built-in tools.
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"""
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from __future__ import annotations
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import importlib
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import importlib.metadata
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import importlib.util
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import logging
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import os
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import sys
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import types
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from dataclasses import dataclass, field
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from pathlib import Path
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from typing import Any, Callable, Dict, List, Optional, Set, Union
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feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
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from utils import env_var_enabled
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feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
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try:
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import yaml
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except ImportError: # pragma: no cover – yaml is optional at import time
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yaml = None # type: ignore[assignment]
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logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
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# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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# Constants
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# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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VALID_HOOKS: Set[str] = {
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"pre_tool_call",
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"post_tool_call",
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"pre_llm_call",
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"post_llm_call",
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"pre_api_request",
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"post_api_request",
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feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
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"on_session_start",
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"on_session_end",
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}
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ENTRY_POINTS_GROUP = "hermes_agent.plugins"
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_NS_PARENT = "hermes_plugins"
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def _env_enabled(name: str) -> bool:
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"""Return True when an env var is set to a truthy opt-in value."""
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return env_var_enabled(name)
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def _get_disabled_plugins() -> set:
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"""Read the disabled plugins list from config.yaml."""
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try:
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from hermes_cli.config import load_config
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config = load_config()
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disabled = config.get("plugins", {}).get("disabled", [])
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return set(disabled) if isinstance(disabled, list) else set()
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except Exception:
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return set()
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feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
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# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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# Data classes
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# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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@dataclass
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class PluginManifest:
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"""Parsed representation of a plugin.yaml manifest."""
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name: str
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version: str = ""
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description: str = ""
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author: str = ""
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requires_env: List[Union[str, Dict[str, Any]]] = field(default_factory=list)
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
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provides_tools: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
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provides_hooks: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
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source: str = "" # "user", "project", or "entrypoint"
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path: Optional[str] = None
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@dataclass
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class LoadedPlugin:
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"""Runtime state for a single loaded plugin."""
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manifest: PluginManifest
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module: Optional[types.ModuleType] = None
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tools_registered: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
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hooks_registered: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
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enabled: bool = False
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error: Optional[str] = None
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# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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# PluginContext – handed to each plugin's ``register()`` function
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# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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class PluginContext:
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"""Facade given to plugins so they can register tools and hooks."""
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def __init__(self, manifest: PluginManifest, manager: "PluginManager"):
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self.manifest = manifest
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self._manager = manager
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# -- tool registration --------------------------------------------------
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def register_tool(
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self,
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name: str,
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toolset: str,
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schema: dict,
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handler: Callable,
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check_fn: Callable | None = None,
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requires_env: list | None = None,
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is_async: bool = False,
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description: str = "",
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emoji: str = "",
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) -> None:
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"""Register a tool in the global registry **and** track it as plugin-provided."""
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from tools.registry import registry
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registry.register(
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name=name,
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toolset=toolset,
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schema=schema,
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handler=handler,
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check_fn=check_fn,
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requires_env=requires_env,
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is_async=is_async,
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description=description,
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emoji=emoji,
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)
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self._manager._plugin_tool_names.add(name)
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logger.debug("Plugin %s registered tool: %s", self.manifest.name, name)
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# -- message injection --------------------------------------------------
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def inject_message(self, content: str, role: str = "user") -> bool:
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"""Inject a message into the active conversation.
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If the agent is idle (waiting for user input), this starts a new turn.
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If the agent is running, this interrupts and injects the message.
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This enables plugins (e.g. remote control viewers, messaging bridges)
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to send messages into the conversation from external sources.
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Returns True if the message was queued successfully.
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"""
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cli = self._manager._cli_ref
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if cli is None:
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logger.warning("inject_message: no CLI reference (not available in gateway mode)")
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return False
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msg = content if role == "user" else f"[{role}] {content}"
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if getattr(cli, "_agent_running", False):
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# Agent is mid-turn — interrupt with the message
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cli._interrupt_queue.put(msg)
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else:
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# Agent is idle — queue as next input
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cli._pending_input.put(msg)
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return True
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# -- CLI command registration --------------------------------------------
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def register_cli_command(
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self,
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name: str,
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help: str,
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setup_fn: Callable,
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handler_fn: Callable | None = None,
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description: str = "",
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) -> None:
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"""Register a CLI subcommand (e.g. ``hermes honcho ...``).
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The *setup_fn* receives an argparse subparser and should add any
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arguments/sub-subparsers. If *handler_fn* is provided it is set
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as the default dispatch function via ``set_defaults(func=...)``.
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"""
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self._manager._cli_commands[name] = {
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"name": name,
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"help": help,
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"description": description,
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"setup_fn": setup_fn,
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"handler_fn": handler_fn,
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"plugin": self.manifest.name,
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}
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logger.debug("Plugin %s registered CLI command: %s", self.manifest.name, name)
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|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
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# -- hook registration --------------------------------------------------
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def register_hook(self, hook_name: str, callback: Callable) -> None:
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"""Register a lifecycle hook callback.
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Unknown hook names produce a warning but are still stored so
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forward-compatible plugins don't break.
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"""
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if hook_name not in VALID_HOOKS:
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logger.warning(
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"Plugin '%s' registered unknown hook '%s' "
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"(valid: %s)",
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self.manifest.name,
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hook_name,
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", ".join(sorted(VALID_HOOKS)),
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)
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self._manager._hooks.setdefault(hook_name, []).append(callback)
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logger.debug("Plugin %s registered hook: %s", self.manifest.name, hook_name)
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# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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# PluginManager
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# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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class PluginManager:
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"""Central manager that discovers, loads, and invokes plugins."""
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def __init__(self) -> None:
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self._plugins: Dict[str, LoadedPlugin] = {}
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self._hooks: Dict[str, List[Callable]] = {}
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self._plugin_tool_names: Set[str] = set()
|
2026-04-05 12:16:06 -07:00
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self._cli_commands: Dict[str, dict] = {}
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
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self._discovered: bool = False
|
2026-03-30 05:48:06 -04:00
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self._cli_ref = None # Set by CLI after plugin discovery
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
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# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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# Public
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# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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def discover_and_load(self) -> None:
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"""Scan all plugin sources and load each plugin found."""
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if self._discovered:
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return
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self._discovered = True
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manifests: List[PluginManifest] = []
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# 1. User plugins (~/.hermes/plugins/)
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hermes_home = os.environ.get("HERMES_HOME", os.path.expanduser("~/.hermes"))
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user_dir = Path(hermes_home) / "plugins"
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|
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manifests.extend(self._scan_directory(user_dir, source="user"))
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|
|
# 2. Project plugins (./.hermes/plugins/)
|
2026-03-20 20:50:30 -07:00
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|
|
if _env_enabled("HERMES_ENABLE_PROJECT_PLUGINS"):
|
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|
|
project_dir = Path.cwd() / ".hermes" / "plugins"
|
|
|
|
|
|
manifests.extend(self._scan_directory(project_dir, source="project"))
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# 3. Pip / entry-point plugins
|
|
|
|
|
|
manifests.extend(self._scan_entry_points())
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2026-03-29 10:39:57 -07:00
|
|
|
|
# Load each manifest (skip user-disabled plugins)
|
|
|
|
|
|
disabled = _get_disabled_plugins()
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
|
|
|
|
for manifest in manifests:
|
2026-03-29 10:39:57 -07:00
|
|
|
|
if manifest.name in disabled:
|
|
|
|
|
|
loaded = LoadedPlugin(manifest=manifest, enabled=False)
|
|
|
|
|
|
loaded.error = "disabled via config"
|
|
|
|
|
|
self._plugins[manifest.name] = loaded
|
|
|
|
|
|
logger.debug("Skipping disabled plugin '%s'", manifest.name)
|
|
|
|
|
|
continue
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
|
|
|
|
self._load_plugin(manifest)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
if manifests:
|
|
|
|
|
|
logger.info(
|
|
|
|
|
|
"Plugin discovery complete: %d found, %d enabled",
|
|
|
|
|
|
len(self._plugins),
|
|
|
|
|
|
sum(1 for p in self._plugins.values() if p.enabled),
|
|
|
|
|
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
|
|
|
|
# Directory scanning
|
|
|
|
|
|
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
def _scan_directory(self, path: Path, source: str) -> List[PluginManifest]:
|
|
|
|
|
|
"""Read ``plugin.yaml`` manifests from subdirectories of *path*."""
|
|
|
|
|
|
manifests: List[PluginManifest] = []
|
|
|
|
|
|
if not path.is_dir():
|
|
|
|
|
|
return manifests
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
for child in sorted(path.iterdir()):
|
|
|
|
|
|
if not child.is_dir():
|
|
|
|
|
|
continue
|
|
|
|
|
|
manifest_file = child / "plugin.yaml"
|
|
|
|
|
|
if not manifest_file.exists():
|
|
|
|
|
|
manifest_file = child / "plugin.yml"
|
|
|
|
|
|
if not manifest_file.exists():
|
|
|
|
|
|
logger.debug("Skipping %s (no plugin.yaml)", child)
|
|
|
|
|
|
continue
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
try:
|
|
|
|
|
|
if yaml is None:
|
|
|
|
|
|
logger.warning("PyYAML not installed – cannot load %s", manifest_file)
|
|
|
|
|
|
continue
|
|
|
|
|
|
data = yaml.safe_load(manifest_file.read_text()) or {}
|
|
|
|
|
|
manifest = PluginManifest(
|
|
|
|
|
|
name=data.get("name", child.name),
|
|
|
|
|
|
version=str(data.get("version", "")),
|
|
|
|
|
|
description=data.get("description", ""),
|
|
|
|
|
|
author=data.get("author", ""),
|
|
|
|
|
|
requires_env=data.get("requires_env", []),
|
|
|
|
|
|
provides_tools=data.get("provides_tools", []),
|
|
|
|
|
|
provides_hooks=data.get("provides_hooks", []),
|
|
|
|
|
|
source=source,
|
|
|
|
|
|
path=str(child),
|
|
|
|
|
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
manifests.append(manifest)
|
|
|
|
|
|
except Exception as exc:
|
|
|
|
|
|
logger.warning("Failed to parse %s: %s", manifest_file, exc)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
return manifests
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
|
|
|
|
# Entry-point scanning
|
|
|
|
|
|
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
def _scan_entry_points(self) -> List[PluginManifest]:
|
|
|
|
|
|
"""Check ``importlib.metadata`` for pip-installed plugins."""
|
|
|
|
|
|
manifests: List[PluginManifest] = []
|
|
|
|
|
|
try:
|
|
|
|
|
|
eps = importlib.metadata.entry_points()
|
|
|
|
|
|
# Python 3.12+ returns a SelectableGroups; earlier returns dict
|
|
|
|
|
|
if hasattr(eps, "select"):
|
|
|
|
|
|
group_eps = eps.select(group=ENTRY_POINTS_GROUP)
|
|
|
|
|
|
elif isinstance(eps, dict):
|
|
|
|
|
|
group_eps = eps.get(ENTRY_POINTS_GROUP, [])
|
|
|
|
|
|
else:
|
|
|
|
|
|
group_eps = [ep for ep in eps if ep.group == ENTRY_POINTS_GROUP]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
for ep in group_eps:
|
|
|
|
|
|
manifest = PluginManifest(
|
|
|
|
|
|
name=ep.name,
|
|
|
|
|
|
source="entrypoint",
|
|
|
|
|
|
path=ep.value,
|
|
|
|
|
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
manifests.append(manifest)
|
|
|
|
|
|
except Exception as exc:
|
|
|
|
|
|
logger.debug("Entry-point scan failed: %s", exc)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
return manifests
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
|
|
|
|
# Loading
|
|
|
|
|
|
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
def _load_plugin(self, manifest: PluginManifest) -> None:
|
|
|
|
|
|
"""Import a plugin module and call its ``register(ctx)`` function."""
|
|
|
|
|
|
loaded = LoadedPlugin(manifest=manifest)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
try:
|
|
|
|
|
|
if manifest.source in ("user", "project"):
|
|
|
|
|
|
module = self._load_directory_module(manifest)
|
|
|
|
|
|
else:
|
|
|
|
|
|
module = self._load_entrypoint_module(manifest)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
loaded.module = module
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# Call register()
|
|
|
|
|
|
register_fn = getattr(module, "register", None)
|
|
|
|
|
|
if register_fn is None:
|
|
|
|
|
|
loaded.error = "no register() function"
|
|
|
|
|
|
logger.warning("Plugin '%s' has no register() function", manifest.name)
|
|
|
|
|
|
else:
|
|
|
|
|
|
ctx = PluginContext(manifest, self)
|
|
|
|
|
|
register_fn(ctx)
|
|
|
|
|
|
loaded.tools_registered = [
|
|
|
|
|
|
t for t in self._plugin_tool_names
|
|
|
|
|
|
if t not in {
|
|
|
|
|
|
n
|
|
|
|
|
|
for name, p in self._plugins.items()
|
|
|
|
|
|
for n in p.tools_registered
|
|
|
|
|
|
}
|
|
|
|
|
|
]
|
|
|
|
|
|
loaded.hooks_registered = list(
|
|
|
|
|
|
{
|
|
|
|
|
|
h
|
|
|
|
|
|
for h, cbs in self._hooks.items()
|
|
|
|
|
|
if cbs # non-empty
|
|
|
|
|
|
}
|
|
|
|
|
|
- {
|
|
|
|
|
|
h
|
|
|
|
|
|
for name, p in self._plugins.items()
|
|
|
|
|
|
for h in p.hooks_registered
|
|
|
|
|
|
}
|
|
|
|
|
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
loaded.enabled = True
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
except Exception as exc:
|
|
|
|
|
|
loaded.error = str(exc)
|
|
|
|
|
|
logger.warning("Failed to load plugin '%s': %s", manifest.name, exc)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
self._plugins[manifest.name] = loaded
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
def _load_directory_module(self, manifest: PluginManifest) -> types.ModuleType:
|
|
|
|
|
|
"""Import a directory-based plugin as ``hermes_plugins.<name>``."""
|
|
|
|
|
|
plugin_dir = Path(manifest.path) # type: ignore[arg-type]
|
|
|
|
|
|
init_file = plugin_dir / "__init__.py"
|
|
|
|
|
|
if not init_file.exists():
|
|
|
|
|
|
raise FileNotFoundError(f"No __init__.py in {plugin_dir}")
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# Ensure the namespace parent package exists
|
|
|
|
|
|
if _NS_PARENT not in sys.modules:
|
|
|
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ns_pkg = types.ModuleType(_NS_PARENT)
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ns_pkg.__path__ = [] # type: ignore[attr-defined]
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ns_pkg.__package__ = _NS_PARENT
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sys.modules[_NS_PARENT] = ns_pkg
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module_name = f"{_NS_PARENT}.{manifest.name.replace('-', '_')}"
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spec = importlib.util.spec_from_file_location(
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module_name,
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init_file,
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submodule_search_locations=[str(plugin_dir)],
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)
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if spec is None or spec.loader is None:
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raise ImportError(f"Cannot create module spec for {init_file}")
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module = importlib.util.module_from_spec(spec)
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module.__package__ = module_name
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module.__path__ = [str(plugin_dir)] # type: ignore[attr-defined]
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sys.modules[module_name] = module
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spec.loader.exec_module(module)
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return module
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def _load_entrypoint_module(self, manifest: PluginManifest) -> types.ModuleType:
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"""Load a pip-installed plugin via its entry-point reference."""
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eps = importlib.metadata.entry_points()
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if hasattr(eps, "select"):
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group_eps = eps.select(group=ENTRY_POINTS_GROUP)
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elif isinstance(eps, dict):
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group_eps = eps.get(ENTRY_POINTS_GROUP, [])
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else:
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group_eps = [ep for ep in eps if ep.group == ENTRY_POINTS_GROUP]
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for ep in group_eps:
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if ep.name == manifest.name:
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return ep.load()
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raise ImportError(
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f"Entry point '{manifest.name}' not found in group '{ENTRY_POINTS_GROUP}'"
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)
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# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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# Hook invocation
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# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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def invoke_hook(self, hook_name: str, **kwargs: Any) -> List[Any]:
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feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
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"""Call all registered callbacks for *hook_name*.
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Each callback is wrapped in its own try/except so a misbehaving
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plugin cannot break the core agent loop.
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Returns a list of non-``None`` return values from callbacks.
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fix: move pre_llm_call plugin context to user message, preserve prompt cache (#5146)
Plugin context from pre_llm_call hooks was injected into the system
prompt, breaking the prompt cache prefix every turn when content
changed (typical for memory plugins). Now all plugin context goes
into the current turn's user message — the system prompt stays
identical across turns, preserving cached tokens.
The system prompt is reserved for Hermes internals. Plugins
contribute context alongside the user's input.
Also adds comprehensive documentation for all 6 plugin hooks:
pre_tool_call, post_tool_call, pre_llm_call, post_llm_call,
on_session_start, on_session_end — each with full callback
signatures, parameter tables, firing conditions, and examples.
Supersedes #5138 which identified the same cache-busting bug
and proposed an uncached system suffix approach. This fix goes
further by removing system prompt injection entirely.
Co-identified-by: OutThisLife (PR #5138)
2026-04-04 16:55:44 -07:00
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For ``pre_llm_call``, callbacks may return a dict describing
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context to inject into the current turn's user message::
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{"context": "recalled text..."}
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"recalled text..." # plain string, equivalent
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Context is ALWAYS injected into the user message, never the
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system prompt. This preserves the prompt cache prefix — the
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system prompt stays identical across turns so cached tokens
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are reused. All injected context is ephemeral — never
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persisted to session DB.
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
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"""
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callbacks = self._hooks.get(hook_name, [])
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2026-03-28 11:14:54 -07:00
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results: List[Any] = []
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
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for cb in callbacks:
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try:
|
2026-03-28 11:14:54 -07:00
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ret = cb(**kwargs)
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if ret is not None:
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results.append(ret)
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
|
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|
|
except Exception as exc:
|
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|
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|
|
logger.warning(
|
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|
"Hook '%s' callback %s raised: %s",
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|
|
hook_name,
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getattr(cb, "__name__", repr(cb)),
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exc,
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)
|
2026-03-28 11:14:54 -07:00
|
|
|
|
return results
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
|
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|
|
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
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|
|
# Introspection
|
|
|
|
|
|
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
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|
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def list_plugins(self) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
|
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|
|
"""Return a list of info dicts for all discovered plugins."""
|
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|
|
result: List[Dict[str, Any]] = []
|
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|
|
|
for name, loaded in sorted(self._plugins.items()):
|
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|
|
result.append(
|
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{
|
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|
|
"name": name,
|
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"version": loaded.manifest.version,
|
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"description": loaded.manifest.description,
|
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"source": loaded.manifest.source,
|
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"enabled": loaded.enabled,
|
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|
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"tools": len(loaded.tools_registered),
|
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|
|
"hooks": len(loaded.hooks_registered),
|
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|
|
"error": loaded.error,
|
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|
|
}
|
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)
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return result
|
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# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
|
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|
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# Module-level singleton & convenience functions
|
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# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
|
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_plugin_manager: Optional[PluginManager] = None
|
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def get_plugin_manager() -> PluginManager:
|
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|
|
"""Return (and lazily create) the global PluginManager singleton."""
|
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|
|
global _plugin_manager
|
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|
|
|
if _plugin_manager is None:
|
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|
|
_plugin_manager = PluginManager()
|
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return _plugin_manager
|
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def discover_plugins() -> None:
|
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|
|
"""Discover and load all plugins (idempotent)."""
|
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|
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|
|
get_plugin_manager().discover_and_load()
|
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|
2026-03-28 11:14:54 -07:00
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def invoke_hook(hook_name: str, **kwargs: Any) -> List[Any]:
|
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|
|
"""Invoke a lifecycle hook on all loaded plugins.
|
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Returns a list of non-``None`` return values from plugin callbacks.
|
|
|
|
|
|
"""
|
|
|
|
|
|
return get_plugin_manager().invoke_hook(hook_name, **kwargs)
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
def get_plugin_tool_names() -> Set[str]:
|
|
|
|
|
|
"""Return the set of tool names registered by plugins."""
|
|
|
|
|
|
return get_plugin_manager()._plugin_tool_names
|
2026-03-21 16:00:30 -07:00
|
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|
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|
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|
|
|
2026-04-05 12:16:06 -07:00
|
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|
|
def get_plugin_cli_commands() -> Dict[str, dict]:
|
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|
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|
|
"""Return CLI commands registered by general plugins.
|
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|
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|
Returns a dict of ``{name: {help, setup_fn, handler_fn, ...}}``
|
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|
|
suitable for wiring into argparse subparsers.
|
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|
|
|
"""
|
|
|
|
|
|
return dict(get_plugin_manager()._cli_commands)
|
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
|
2026-03-22 04:55:34 -07:00
|
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|
|
def get_plugin_toolsets() -> List[tuple]:
|
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|
|
"""Return plugin toolsets as ``(key, label, description)`` tuples.
|
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|
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|
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Used by the ``hermes tools`` TUI so plugin-provided toolsets appear
|
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|
|
alongside the built-in ones and can be toggled on/off per platform.
|
|
|
|
|
|
"""
|
|
|
|
|
|
manager = get_plugin_manager()
|
|
|
|
|
|
if not manager._plugin_tool_names:
|
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|
|
return []
|
|
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|
|
try:
|
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|
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|
|
from tools.registry import registry
|
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|
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except Exception:
|
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|
|
return []
|
|
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|
|
# Group plugin tool names by their toolset
|
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|
|
toolset_tools: Dict[str, List[str]] = {}
|
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|
|
toolset_plugin: Dict[str, LoadedPlugin] = {}
|
|
|
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|
|
for tool_name in manager._plugin_tool_names:
|
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|
|
entry = registry._tools.get(tool_name)
|
|
|
|
|
|
if not entry:
|
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|
|
continue
|
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|
|
ts = entry.toolset
|
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|
|
toolset_tools.setdefault(ts, []).append(entry.name)
|
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|
|
# Map toolsets back to the plugin that registered them
|
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|
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|
|
for _name, loaded in manager._plugins.items():
|
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|
|
for tool_name in loaded.tools_registered:
|
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|
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|
|
entry = registry._tools.get(tool_name)
|
|
|
|
|
|
if entry and entry.toolset in toolset_tools:
|
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|
|
toolset_plugin.setdefault(entry.toolset, loaded)
|
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|
result = []
|
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|
|
|
for ts_key in sorted(toolset_tools):
|
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|
|
plugin = toolset_plugin.get(ts_key)
|
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|
|
label = f"🔌 {ts_key.replace('_', ' ').title()}"
|
|
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|
|
if plugin and plugin.manifest.description:
|
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|
|
desc = plugin.manifest.description
|
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|
|
else:
|
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|
|
desc = ", ".join(sorted(toolset_tools[ts_key]))
|
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|
|
result.append((ts_key, label, desc))
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return result
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