- Introduced a new `_format_timestamp` function to convert Unix timestamps and ISO strings into a human-readable date format.
- Updated the session metadata handling to use the new formatting function for improved clarity in session start dates.
- Adjusted the output structure to reflect the change from "Session started" to "Session date" for better user understanding.
- Introduced MEMORY_GUIDANCE and SESSION_SEARCH_GUIDANCE to improve agent's contextual awareness and proactive assistance.
- Updated AIAgent to conditionally include tool-aware guidance in prompts based on available tools.
- Enhanced descriptions in memory and session search schemas for clearer user instructions on when to utilize these features.
- Eliminated the `compression_model` variable from the AIAgent class, as it was not being utilized.
- Cleaned up the context compressor initialization for improved clarity and maintainability.
- Extracted agent internals into a dedicated `agent/` directory, including model metadata, context compression, and prompt handling.
- Enhanced CLI structure by separating banner, commands, and callbacks into distinct modules within `hermes_cli/`.
- Updated README to reflect the new directory organization and clarify the purpose of each component.
- Improved tool registration and terminal execution backends for better maintainability and usability.
- Relocated functions related to model metadata, including fetch_model_metadata, get_model_context_length, estimate_tokens_rough, and estimate_messages_tokens_rough, to agent/model_metadata.py for better organization and maintainability.
- Updated imports in run_agent.py to reflect the new location of these functions.
- 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.
- Updated the environment creation condition to specifically check for "singularity" instead of allowing "local", ensuring more precise handling of environment types during task execution.
- Added functionality to suppress logging noise from specific modules when in quiet mode, improving user experience in CLI.
- Updated terminal_tool.py to change the log level for fallback directory usage from warning to debug, providing clearer context without cluttering logs.
- Updated the placeholder text logic to append new fragments after existing ones, preserving the prompt appearance.
- Adjusted the hint height to maintain a 1-line spacer while the agent is running, preventing output from crowding the input area.
- Added input processors for password masking during sudo prompts and inline placeholder text for various states in the CLI.
- Implemented a custom placeholder processor to display context-sensitive instructions based on the current state (e.g., sudo, approval, clarify).
- Updated hint text logic to improve user guidance during interactive prompts, enhancing overall user experience.
- Added methods for handling sudo password and dangerous command approval prompts using a callback mechanism in cli.py.
- Integrated these prompts with the prompt_toolkit UI for improved user experience.
- Updated terminal_tool.py to support callback registration for interactive prompts, enhancing the CLI's interactivity.
- Introduced a background thread for API calls in run_agent.py to allow for interrupt handling during long-running operations.
- Enhanced error handling for interrupted API calls, ensuring graceful degradation of user experience.
- Introduced new methods in run_agent.py for building API keyword arguments and normalizing assistant messages from API responses.
- Added functionality for compressing conversation context and managing session state in SQLite.
- Improved tool call execution handling, including enhanced logging and error management.
- Updated path handling in multiple platform files to utilize pathlib for better compatibility and readability.
- Introduced a new DebugSession class in tools/debug_helpers.py to centralize debug logging functionality, replacing duplicated code across various tool modules.
- Updated image_generation_tool.py, mixture_of_agents_tool.py, vision_tools.py, web_tools.py, and others to utilize the new DebugSession for logging tool calls and saving debug logs.
- Enhanced maintainability and consistency in debug logging practices across the codebase.
- Updated various modules including cli.py, run_agent.py, gateway, and tools to replace silent exception handling with structured logging.
- Improved error messages to provide more context, aiding in debugging and monitoring.
- Ensured consistent logging practices throughout the codebase, enhancing traceability and maintainability.
- Deleted test scripts for Nous API limits, patterns, and temperature checks to streamline the testing suite.
- These scripts were no longer necessary and their removal helps maintain a cleaner codebase.
- Introduced logging functionality in cli.py, run_agent.py, scheduler.py, and various tool modules to replace print statements with structured logging.
- Enhanced error handling and informational messages to improve debugging and monitoring capabilities.
- Ensured consistent logging practices across the codebase, facilitating better traceability and maintenance.
- Revised descriptions for various tools in model_tools.py, browser_tool.py, code_execution_tool.py, delegate_tool.py, and terminal_tool.py to enhance clarity and reduce verbosity.
- Improved consistency in terminology and formatting across tool descriptions, ensuring users have a clearer understanding of tool functionalities and usage.
- Eliminated the `_log_api_payload` method used for temporary debugging, streamlining the codebase.
- Updated the `_save_session_log` method to save the full raw session, including all messages and metadata, improving the clarity and completeness of session logs.
- Adjusted session log entry to include additional context such as `base_url` and `platform` for better tracking.
- Changed the session logging directory from `~/.hermes-agent/logs/` to `~/.hermes/sessions/` for consistency.
- Updated the `run_agent.py` to reflect the new logging path, ensuring session logs are stored correctly alongside gateway sessions.
- Clarified the usage of the --cdp flag when connecting to an existing Browserbase session.
- Emphasized the importance of not using --session with --cdp to avoid creating a local browser instance in agent-browser >=0.13.
- Updated comments to reflect changes in per-task isolation management with AGENT_BROWSER_SOCKET_DIR.
- Increased the default session inactivity timeout from 2 to 5 minutes to accommodate LLM reasoning during multi-step tasks.
- Enhanced thread safety by implementing locks around session activity tracking and cleanup processes, allowing concurrent access by multiple subagents.
- Removed the stale daemon cleanup function, as it is no longer necessary with the updated session management approach.
- Updated logging and session cleanup logic to ensure proper handling of active sessions and associated resources.
- Introduced new skills for editing and creating PPTX presentations, including a detailed guide on template-based workflows and script usage.
- Added scripts for slide management, cleaning, and packing PPTX files, enhancing the overall functionality for users.
- Included a LICENSE file to clarify usage rights and restrictions.
- Created a SKILL.md file to provide an overview and quick reference for PPTX-related tasks.
- Documented various formatting rules, common pitfalls, and design ideas to improve presentation quality.
- Upgraded the agent-browser dependency to version 0.13.0.
- Added multiple new dependencies including @appium/logger, @wdio/config, and others, along with their respective versions and licenses.
- Updated the integrity checks and resolved URLs for the new packages.
- Ensured compatibility with Node.js versions by specifying engine requirements for new dependencies.
- Updated the stale daemon cleanup function to support multiple patterns for identifying orphaned agent-browser processes, improving reliability across different versions.
- Added logging for stderr output during browser command execution to aid in diagnostics, particularly for capturing warnings from the agent-browser.
- Implemented a warning for empty snapshots returned from the agent-browser, indicating potential issues with stale daemons or CDP connections.
- Incremented schema version to 2 and added a new column `finish_reason` to the `messages` table.
- Implemented a method to flush un-logged messages to the session database, ensuring data integrity during conversation interruptions.
- Enhanced error handling to persist messages in various early-return scenarios, preventing data loss.
- Upgraded the agent-browser dependency from version 0.7.6 to 0.13.0 in package.json.
- Added functionality to kill stale agent-browser daemon processes in browser_tool.py to prevent orphaned instances from previous runs.
- Deleted the session_viewer.html file, which was no longer in use.
- Removed the exprted.jsonl file, as it contained outdated exported data that is no longer relevant to the current project structure.
- Revised the "Getting Started" section to clarify the installation process with `hermes setup`.
- Enhanced instructions for changing providers and models using the `hermes model` command.
- Streamlined the explanation of available provider options, including Nous Portal, OpenRouter, and custom endpoints.
- Streamlined the "Getting Started" section to focus on connecting to the Nous Portal.
- Removed detailed options for other providers, emphasizing the quickest setup method.
- Clarified the process for switching providers and models using the `hermes model` command.
- Replaced getpass with direct reading from /dev/tty to enhance password input handling without echoing.
- Updated threading logic for password input to ensure proper cleanup and error handling.
- Improved visual feedback during password prompt, including clearer separation and timeout messaging.
- Enhanced user experience by providing immediate feedback on password input status.
- Updated the README to include a new banner image and changed the title emoji from 🦋 to ⚕.
- Modified various CLI outputs and scripts to reflect the new branding, ensuring consistency in the use of the ⚕ emoji.
- Added a new banner image asset for enhanced visual appeal during installation and setup processes.
- Added a new function to deactivate the active provider without deleting credentials, facilitating smoother transitions between different provider types.
- Updated the model flow logic to ensure the active provider is correctly set in the configuration, including handling custom endpoints and OAuth providers.
- Improved error handling in the CLI to consistently format authentication error messages.
- Enhanced the model selection process to reflect the effective provider based on configuration and environment variables.
- Added a comprehensive "Getting Started" section in the README to guide users through selecting inference providers.
- Implemented an interactive model selection feature in the CLI, allowing users to choose from available models or enter a custom model name.
- Improved user experience by displaying the current model and active provider during selection, with clear instructions for each provider type.
- Updated the model selection process to prioritize the currently active model, enhancing usability and clarity.
- Implemented a new interactive model selection feature after user login, allowing users to choose from available models or enter a custom model name.
- Added functionality to save the selected model to the configuration file and environment variables, ensuring persistence across sessions.
- Enhanced user experience by providing both menu-based and fallback number-based selection methods for model choice.
- 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.
- Changed the banner message in both PowerShell and shell scripts to reflect the new branding of the Hermes Agent as an open source AI agent by Nous Research, enhancing clarity and consistency across installation scripts.
- Removed outdated sections detailing existing tools and knowledge systems to enhance readability.
- Consolidated information on subagent architecture and interactive clarifying questions, emphasizing their current status and implementation details.
- Updated formatting and structure to improve navigation and understanding of the document's content.
- Added a spinner to visually indicate task delegation progress in quiet mode, improving user experience during batch processing.
- Implemented a method to update spinner text dynamically based on remaining tasks, providing real-time feedback.
- Enhanced the `delegate_task` function to include per-task completion messages, ensuring clarity on task status during execution.
- Updated the KawaiiSpinner class to allow message updates while running, facilitating better interaction during long-running tasks.
- 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.
- Changed the target parameter from "content" and "files" to "grep" and "find" to better represent their functionality.
- Revised descriptions in the tool definitions and execution code schema to enhance understanding of search modes and output formats.
- Ensured consistency in the handling of search operations across the codebase.
- Updated the tool name from "search" to "search_files" across multiple files to better reflect its functionality.
- Adjusted related documentation and descriptions to ensure clarity in usage and expected behavior.
- Enhanced the toolset definitions and mappings to incorporate the new naming convention, improving overall consistency in the codebase.
