A specialized skill for installing the self-improving Hermes Agent and transitioning workflows from Openclaw Skills.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install hermes-install
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-install using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Hermes Agent Installer & Migrator?
Hermes Agent is a powerful, self-improving AI agent developed by Nous Research that features a built-in learning loop to optimize its performance based on experience. It serves as a sophisticated evolution for users of Openclaw Skills, offering extensive multi-model support for providers such as OpenRouter, Alibaba Bailian, and Kimi, as well as multi-channel integration for platforms like Feishu, Discord, and Telegram.
This skill simplifies the deployment process, ensuring your environment is correctly configured with all necessary dependencies and directory structures. Whether you are building a new autonomous assistant or porting your legacy Openclaw Skills configurations, this tool provides the technical framework for a high-performance agent setup.
Hermes Agent Installer & Migrator Use Cases
- Deploying a fresh instance of the Hermes Agent on Linux, macOS, or WSL2 environments.
- Migrating personas, memories, and toolsets from legacy Openclaw Skills environments to Hermes.
- Configuring Feishu or Lark as the primary communication channel for AI agent interactions.
- Activating YOLO mode for autonomous command execution in local development or trusted environments.
How Hermes Agent Installer & Migrator Works
- The system identifies the target environment and checks for prerequisites like Git and a compatible Python shell.
- It executes a streamlined installation script or a manual build process using the uv package manager for efficiency.
- Required directory structures for logs, memories, and internal skills are initialized in the ~/.hermes/ directory.
- API keys for model providers and communication gateways are configured via environment variables or the hermes config CLI.
- If a migration is triggered, the skill maps existing Openclaw Skills data—including SOUL.md and MEMORY.md—to the new agent directory.
- The hermes doctor utility is used to validate the installation and ensure all model connections are active.
Hermes Agent Installer & Migrator Setup
To quickly install the agent and begin your transition from Openclaw Skills, execute the following command in your terminal:
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/main/scripts/install.sh | bash
Once the script completes, reload your shell configuration and verify the installation:
source ~/.bashrc
hermes doctor
Hermes Agent Installer & Migrator Data Schema & Taxonomy
Hermes organizes its operational data within a centralized directory, designed to accommodate assets migrated from Openclaw Skills:
| Component | Path | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Persona | ~/.hermes/soul.md |
Defines the agent's identity and behavioral guidelines |
| Memory | ~/.hermes/memories/ |
Stores long-term user context and interaction history |
| Skills | ~/.hermes/skills/ |
Custom scripts and executable tool definitions |
| Config | ~/.hermes/config.yaml |
Global settings for models, channels, and YOLO mode |
| Environment | ~/.hermes/.env |
Secure storage for API keys and sensitive credentials |
Hermes Agent Installer & Migrator Advanced Features
- YOLO (You Only Live Once) Mode: Enables autonomous execution of terminal commands with customizable safety patterns and directory restrictions.
- Self-Improvement Loop: An internal learning mechanism that allows the agent to refine its own skills based on task success rates.
- Gateway Management: Built-in tools for managing long-running connections to platforms like Feishu, Telegram, and Discord.
- Automated Migration CLI: A dedicated command (
hermes claw migrate) specifically designed to import data and configurations from Openclaw Skills without manual file moving.
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