Import from Other Agents
Import from Other Agents
Start with meaning, then move to detail.
This lesson explains Import from Other Agents as part of getting started with Hermes correctly. 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 What gets imported, Claude Code (~/.claude), Codex CLI (~/.codex), then verify failure modes and version compatibility.
No prior experience is required; follow the steps on a safe test setup first.
A clear outcome before you read.
- Understand Import from Other Agents 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.
One-command import of a Claude Code (~/.claude) or OpenAI Codex CLI (~/.codex) setup into Hermes — instructions, allowlists, MCP servers, skills, and memories.
What does the source say, and in what order?
- 01What gets imported
Start here to understand the core idea or structure.
- 02Claude Code (~/.claude)
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 03Codex CLI (~/.codex)
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 04What is never imported
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 05Behavior notes
Finish here to verify the result and special cases.
Copy only after you understand the effect.
hermes import-agent # auto-detect ~/.claude or ~/.codex
hermes import-agent claude-code # import from ~/.claude
hermes import-agent codex # import from ~/.codex
hermes import-agent claude-code --dry-run # preview only
hermes import-agent codex --source /path/to/.codex # custom location
hermes import-agent claude-code --overwrite --yes # replace conflicts, skip promptsRead 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.