Removed 10 markdown files (~4,200 lines) that have been fully migrated,
restructured, and accuracy-audited on the docs site at
hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/
Left docs/README.md as a pointer to the website.
Updated CONTRIBUTING.md file tree reference.
Adds a /update command to Telegram, Discord, and other gateway platforms
that runs `hermes update` to pull the latest code, update dependencies,
sync skills, and restart the gateway.
Implementation:
- Spawns `hermes update` in a separate systemd scope (systemd-run --user
--scope) so the process survives the gateway restart that hermes update
triggers at the end. Falls back to nohup if systemd-run is unavailable.
- Writes a marker file (.update_pending.json) with the originating
platform and chat_id before spawning the update.
- On gateway startup, _send_update_notification() checks for the marker,
reads the captured update output, sends the results back to the user,
and cleans up.
Also:
- Registers /update as a Discord slash command
- Updates README.md, docs/messaging.md, docs/slash-commands.md
- Adds 18 tests covering handler, notification, and edge cases
Enhanced documentation to reflect the new interactive setup command for configuring messaging platforms (Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp). Updated sections in AGENTS.md, README.md, and messaging.md to provide clear instructions on using the 'hermes gateway setup' command, improving user experience and accessibility for platform configuration.
Updated the README and messaging documentation to clarify the two modes for WhatsApp integration: 'bot' mode (recommended) and 'self-chat' mode. Improved setup instructions to guide users through the configuration process, including allowlist management and dependency installation. Adjusted CLI commands to reflect these changes and ensure a smoother user experience. Additionally, modified the WhatsApp bridge to support the new mode functionality.
Enhanced the README and CLI documentation to include the newly added `/compress` and `/usage` commands for managing conversation context and monitoring token usage. Updated log descriptions to clarify the contents of log files and ensured that sensitive information is automatically redacted. This improves user understanding of available features and log management.
- Enhanced Codex model discovery by fetching available models from the API, with fallback to local cache and defaults.
- Updated the context compressor's summary target tokens to 2500 for improved performance.
- Added external credential detection for Codex CLI to streamline authentication.
- Refactored various components to ensure consistent handling of authentication and model selection across the application.
Add a new hooks system allowing users to run custom code at key lifecycle points in the agent's operation. This includes support for events such as `gateway:startup`, `session:start`, `agent:step`, and more. Documentation for creating hooks and available events has been added to `README.md` and a new `hooks.md` file. Additionally, integrate step callbacks in the agent to facilitate hook execution during tool-calling iterations.
Adds a comprehensive reference for all CLI slash commands including:
- Navigation & control commands
- Tools & configuration commands
- Conversation management
- Advanced features (cron, skills, platforms)
- Usage examples
- Tips for users
Makes it easier for new users to discover available commands.
- Updated README and CLI documentation to include new commands for resuming sessions: `--continue` for the most recent session and `--resume <id>` for specific sessions.
- Added examples in the CLI help output and detailed instructions on resuming sessions in the documentation.
- Improved user experience by automatically displaying the resume command upon exiting a session.
- Introduced a shared interrupt signaling mechanism to allow tools to check for user interrupts during long-running operations.
- Updated the AIAgent to handle interrupts more effectively, ensuring in-progress tool calls are canceled and multiple interrupt messages are combined into one prompt.
- Enhanced the CLI configuration to include container resource limits (CPU, memory, disk) and persistence options for Docker, Singularity, and Modal environments.
- Improved documentation to clarify interrupt behaviors and container resource settings, providing users with better guidance on configuration and usage.
- Enhanced tool registration process by implementing a self-registering mechanism in each tool file via `tools/registry.py`.
- Updated `model_tools.py` to serve as a thin orchestration layer, simplifying tool discovery and registration.
- Revised documentation to clarify the steps for adding new tools, emphasizing the importance of schema, handler, and registration consistency.
- Improved dependency resolution in environments by ensuring toolsets are queried from `tools/registry.py`.
- Removed legacy cron daemon functionality, integrating cron job execution directly into the gateway process for improved efficiency.
- Updated CLI commands to reflect changes, replacing `hermes cron daemon` with `hermes cron status` and enhancing documentation for cron job management.
- Clarified messaging in the README and other documentation regarding the gateway's role in managing cron jobs.
- Removed obsolete terminal_hecate tool and related configurations to simplify the codebase.
- Implemented a multi-provider authentication system for the Hermes Agent, supporting OAuth for Nous Portal and traditional API key methods for OpenRouter and custom endpoints.
- Enhanced CLI with commands for logging in and out of providers, allowing users to authenticate and manage their credentials easily.
- Updated configuration options to select inference providers, with detailed documentation on usage and setup.
- Improved status reporting to include authentication status and provider details, enhancing user awareness of their current configuration.
- Added new files for authentication handling and updated existing components to integrate the new provider system.
- Introduced the `delegate_task` tool, allowing the main agent to spawn child AIAgent instances with isolated context for complex tasks.
- Supported both single-task and batch processing (up to 3 concurrent tasks) to enhance task management capabilities.
- Updated configuration options for delegation, including maximum iterations and default toolsets for subagents.
- Enhanced documentation to provide clear guidance on using the delegation feature and its configuration.
- Added comprehensive tests to ensure the functionality and reliability of the delegation logic.
- Added a new `skill_manager_tool` to enable agents to create, update, and delete their own skills, enhancing procedural memory capabilities.
- Updated the skills directory structure to support user-created skills in `~/.hermes/skills/`, allowing for better organization and management.
- Enhanced the CLI and documentation to reflect the new skill management functionalities, including detailed instructions on creating and modifying skills.
- Implemented a manifest-based syncing mechanism for bundled skills to ensure user modifications are preserved during updates.
Two-part implementation:
Part A - Curated Bounded Memory:
- New memory tool (tools/memory_tool.py) with MEMORY.md + USER.md stores
- Character-limited (2200/1375 chars), § delimited entries
- Frozen snapshot injected into system prompt at session start
- Model manages pruning via replace/remove with substring matching
- Usage indicator shown in system prompt header
Part B - SQLite Session Store:
- New hermes_state.py with SessionDB class, FTS5 full-text search
- Gateway session.py rewritten to dual-write SQLite + legacy JSONL
- Compression-triggered session splitting with parent_session_id chains
- New session_search tool with Gemini Flash summarization of matched sessions
- CLI session lifecycle (create on launch, close on exit)
Also:
- System prompt now cached per session, only rebuilt on compression
(fixes prefix cache invalidation from date/time changes every turn)
- Config version bumped to 3, hermes doctor checks for new artifacts
- Disabled in batch_runner and RL environments
- Introduced a new `todo_tool.py` for planning and tracking multi-step tasks, enhancing the agent's capabilities.
- Updated CLI to include a floating autocomplete dropdown for commands and improved user instructions for better navigation.
- Revised toolsets to incorporate the new `todo` tool and updated documentation to reflect changes in available tools and commands.
- Enhanced user experience with new keybindings and clearer command descriptions in the CLI.
- Clarified the requirements for Telegram voice bubbles, specifying the need for ffmpeg when using Edge TTS.
- Enhanced README and messaging documentation to detail audio delivery formats across platforms.
- Improved installation script messages to inform users about the necessity of ffmpeg for proper audio playback on Telegram.
- Updated `pyproject.toml` to include Edge TTS and ElevenLabs as dependencies.
- Enhanced documentation to detail voice message capabilities across platforms and TTS provider options.
- Modified the GatewayRunner to handle MEDIA tags from TTS tool responses, ensuring proper delivery of audio messages.
- Updated the AIAgent class to include new parameters for maximum iterations and tool progress callback, improving agent behavior and user feedback.
- Added detailed documentation on working directory behavior for CLI and messaging platforms, clarifying the use of `MESSAGING_CWD`.
- Introduced tool progress notifications in messaging, allowing users to receive real-time updates during tool execution.
- Updated relevant sections in AGENTS.md, README.md, and messaging.md to reflect these enhancements and provide clearer setup instructions.
- Updated CLI to load configuration from user-specific and project-specific YAML files, prioritizing user settings.
- Introduced a new command `/platforms` to display the status of connected messaging platforms (Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp).
- Implemented a gateway system for handling messaging interactions, including session management and delivery routing for cron job outputs.
- Added support for environment variable configuration and a dedicated gateway configuration file for advanced settings.
- Enhanced documentation in README.md and added a new messaging.md file to guide users on platform integrations and setup.
- Updated toolsets to include platform-specific capabilities for Telegram, Discord, and WhatsApp, ensuring secure and tailored interactions.
- Implemented automatic context compression to manage long conversations that approach the model's context limit.
- Configured the feature to summarize middle turns while protecting the first three and last four turns, ensuring important context is retained.
- Added configuration options in `cli-config.yaml` and environment variables for enabling/disabling compression and setting thresholds.
- Updated documentation in `README.md`, `cli.md`, and `.env.example` to explain the context compression functionality and its configuration.
- Enhanced the `cli.py` to load compression settings into environment variables, ensuring seamless integration with the CLI.
- Completed the implementation of context compression as outlined in the TODO list, marking it as a significant enhancement to conversation management.
- Implemented automatic session logging, saving conversation trajectories to the `logs/` directory in JSON format, with each session having a unique identifier.
- Updated the CLI to display the session ID in the welcome banner for easy reference.
- Introduced an interactive sudo password prompt in CLI mode, allowing users to enter their password with a 45-second timeout, enhancing user experience during command execution.
- Documented session logging and interactive sudo features in `README.md`, `cli.md`, and `cli-config.yaml.example` for better user guidance.
- Updated `.cursorrules` to provide a comprehensive overview of the interactive CLI, including its architecture, key components, and command handling.
- Expanded `README.md` to introduce the CLI features, quick start instructions, and detailed command descriptions for user guidance.
- Added `docs/cli.md` to document CLI usage, configuration, and animated feedback, ensuring clarity for users and developers.
- Revised `docs/tools.md` to include support for SSH backend in terminal tools, enhancing the documentation for terminal execution options.
