Hermes Relay
Hermes Relay
Start with meaning, then move to detail.
This lesson explains Hermes Relay as part of operating Hermes with explicit security boundaries. 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 When to use Relay, Enrollment, Configuration, then verify failure modes and version compatibility.
You only need to know which files and accounts the agent may access.
A clear outcome before you read.
- Understand Hermes Relay 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 to messaging platforms through a relay connector that owns the platform credentials — enrollment, capabilities, config, and troubleshooting
What does the source say, and in what order?
- 01When to use Relay
Start here to understand the core idea or structure.
- 02Enrollment
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 03Configuration
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 04Supported capabilities
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 05Troubleshooting
Finish here to verify the result and special cases.
Copy only after you understand the effect.
hermes gateway enroll \
--token <enrollment-token> \
--connector-url wss://connector.example.com/relayRead 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.