Toolsets Reference
الأدواتets Reference
Start with meaning, then move to detail.
This lesson explains Toolsets Reference as part of Hermes internals and extension points. You will learn what it does, when it matters, and the smallest safe test that proves it works.
If you are new, do not memorize names. Focus on three questions: what problem does this solve, what access does it need, and how can you verify the result?
For practice, inspect the first example, identify its effects, run it on test data, and compare the result with the source claim.
For advanced readers, inspect How Toolsets Work, Configuring Toolsets, Per-session (CLI), then verify failure modes and version compatibility.
Know Python, Git, and basic project structure before changing code.
A clear outcome before you read.
- Understand Toolsets Reference without assumed prior knowledge.
- Separate the source description from what still needs testing in your environment.
- Read the first command and identify its inputs and outputs before copying it.
Short definitions before the details.
- MCP
- A standard way to expose external tools, resources, and services to an agent.
- Session & memory
- A session holds conversation context, while memory keeps selected facts that should persist.
- Tool
- A structured action the agent can call to read or change something.
Reference for Hermes core, composite, platform, and dynamic toolsets
What does the source say, and in what order?
- 01How Toolsets Work
Start here to understand the core idea or structure.
- 02Configuring Toolsets
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 03Per-session (CLI)
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 04Per-platform (config.yaml)
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 05Interactive management
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 06Core Toolsets
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 07Platform Toolsets
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 08Dynamic Toolsets
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 09MCP server toolsets
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 10Plugin toolsets
Finish here to verify the result and special cases.
Copy only after you understand the effect.
hermes chat --toolsets web,file,terminal
hermes chat --toolsets debugging # composite — expands to file + terminal + web
hermes chat --toolsets all # everythingtoolsets:
- hermes-cli # default for CLI
# - hermes-telegram # override for Telegram gatewayhermes tools # curses UI to enable/disable per platformRead the first command and identify its inputs and outputs before copying it.
Match every command to your installed Hermes version, review the files and accounts it can reach, and use non-sensitive data for the first test. If this explanation differs from the source, the official source wins.