CLI Interface
CLI Interface
Start with meaning, then move to detail.
This lesson explains CLI Interface 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 Running the CLI, Plugin management, Interface Layout, then verify failure modes and version compatibility.
Know Python, Git, and basic project structure before changing code.
A clear outcome before you read.
- Understand CLI Interface 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.
- Session & memory
- A session holds conversation context, while memory keeps selected facts that should persist.
- Skill
- An instruction bundle that teaches Hermes a repeatable workflow without necessarily adding an external service.
Master the Hermes Agent terminal interface — commands, keybindings, personalities, and more
What does the source say, and in what order?
- 01Running the CLI
Start here to understand the core idea or structure.
- 02Plugin management
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 03Interface Layout
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 04Status Bar
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 05Session Resume Display
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 06Keybindings
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 07! Shell Mode
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 08Slash Commands
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 09Quick Commands
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 10Preloading Skills at Launch
Finish here to verify the result and special cases.
Copy only after you understand the effect.
# Start an interactive session (default)
hermes
# Single query mode (non-interactive)
hermes chat -q "Hello"
# With a specific model
hermes chat --model "anthropic/claude-sonnet-4"
# With a specific provider
hermes chat --provider nous # Use Nous Portal
hermes chat --provider openrouter # Force OpenRouter
# With specific toolsets
hermes chat --toolsets "web,terminal,skills"
# Start with one or more skills preloaded
hermes -s hermes-agent-dev,github-auth
hermes chat -s github-pr-workflow -q "open a draft PR"
# Resume previous sessions
hermes --continue # Resume the moshermes plugins install owner/repository --no-enable
hermes plugins list
hermes plugins enable <plugin-name>
hermes plugins disable <plugin-name>
hermes plugins update <plugin-name>
hermes plugins remove <plugin-name>⚕ claude-sonnet-4-20250514 │ 12.4K/200K │ [██████░░░░] 6% │ $0.06 │ 15mRead 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.