Raft
Raft
Start with meaning, then move to detail.
This lesson explains Raft 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 Prerequisites, Setup, How It Works, 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 Raft 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.
Connect Hermes Agent to Raft as an external agent via wake-channel bridge
What does the source say, and in what order?
- 01Prerequisites
Start here to understand the core idea or structure.
- 02Setup
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 03How It Works
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 04Bridge
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 05Environment Variables
Finish here to verify the result and special cases.
Copy only after you understand the effect.
RAFT_PROFILE=your-agent-profileRaft Server → Bridge (wake-hints SSE) → POST /wake → Hermes Adapter → Agent context
Agent → raft message check → Raft Server (message bodies)
Agent → raft message send → Raft Server (replies)Read 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.