A robust communication bridge that enables bi-directional, asynchronous messaging between WorkBuddy and Hermes via a shared JSON file queue.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install hermes-communication-bridge
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install hermes-communication-bridge using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is Hermes-WorkBuddy Communication Bridge?
The Hermes-WorkBuddy Communication Bridge is a specialized tool within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem designed to facilitate direct interaction between independent AI agents. By utilizing a shared file system approach at ~/.hermes/shared/communication/queue.json, it allows agents to exchange tasks, queries, and status updates without requiring complex API integrations or constant network connectivity.
This skill serves as a reliable middleware, ensuring that messages are not lost during transit through the use of a persistent history log and a nanosecond-precision unique ID system. It is ideal for developers who need to orchestrate multi-agent workflows where WorkBuddy acts as the primary interface and Hermes handles background autonomous operations.
Hermes-WorkBuddy Communication Bridge Use Cases
- Coordinating complex tasks between WorkBuddy and Hermes agents using Openclaw Skills.
- Triggering background system commands or file transfers from a chat-based interface.
- Monitoring agent status and health through asynchronous query-response cycles.
- Implementing alert systems where Hermes can push notifications to the WorkBuddy queue.
How Hermes-WorkBuddy Communication Bridge Works
- WorkBuddy initiates communication by appending a JSON-formatted message to the shared queue file using the send command.
- The Hermes agent, via a cron job or an automated poller, monitors the queue for any messages marked with a pending status.
- Hermes processes the request and writes a response back to the queue, addressing it to workbuddy.
- WorkBuddy retrieves the reply using the receive command, allowing the user to view the agent's output.
- The communication cycle concludes when the message is marked as completed, moving the record from the active queue to history.
Hermes-WorkBuddy Communication Bridge Setup
To install and configure this bridge within your Openclaw Skills environment, ensure the Python scripts are placed in the correct directory and the shared folder exists.
# Create the shared communication directory
mkdir -p ~/.hermes/shared/communication/
# Ensure scripts are executable
chmod +x ~/.workbuddy/skills/hermes-communication-bridge/scripts/communication_queue.py
# Test the connection by sending a ping
python3 ~/.workbuddy/skills/hermes-communication-bridge/scripts/communication_queue.py send workbuddy hermes "System Check"
Hermes-WorkBuddy Communication Bridge Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages data using a structured JSON schema to maintain consistency across different Openclaw Skills implementations.
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| id | String | Unique nanosecond timestamp (e.g., msg_1713254400000000_workbuddy) |
| sender | Enum | The origin agent: workbuddy or hermes |
| type | Enum | message, task, query, response, status, file, command, or alert |
| priority | Enum | low, normal, high, or urgent |
| status | Enum | pending, processing, completed, or failed |
Hermes-WorkBuddy Communication Bridge Advanced Features
- Nanosecond ID Generation: Version 1.1.0 introduced time.time_ns() to prevent ID collisions during high-frequency messaging.
- Multi-Type Support: Handles diverse data payloads including system commands and file transfer metadata.
- Idempotent Processing: Built-in status tracking ensures that messages are only processed once by the receiving agent.
- Coexistence Support: Fully compatible with the hermes-memory-bridge for users requiring both queue-based and event-driven architectures.
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