Webhooks
Webhooks
Start with meaning, then move to detail.
This lesson explains Webhooks 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 Video Tutorial, Quick Start, Setup, 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 Webhooks 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.
Receive events from GitHub, GitLab, and other services to trigger Hermes agent runs
What does the source say, and in what order?
- 01Video Tutorial
Start here to understand the core idea or structure.
- 02Quick Start
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 03Setup
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 04Via setup wizard
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 05Via environment variables
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 06Verify the server
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 07Configuring Routes #configuring-routes
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 08Route properties
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 09Full example
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 10Payload Filters
Finish here to verify the result and special cases.
Copy only after you understand the effect.
hermes gateway setupWEBHOOK_ENABLED=true
WEBHOOK_PORT=8644 # default
WEBHOOK_SECRET=your-global-secretcurl http://localhost:8644/healthRead 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.