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Yuanbao

Yuanbao

Beginner12 minutes3 questions2026-08-09
The idea in one minute

Start with meaning, then move to detail.

This lesson explains Yuanbao 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

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 hands-on use

For practice, inspect the first example, identify its effects, run it on test data, and compare the result with the source claim.

For specialists

For advanced readers, inspect Prerequisites, Setup, 1. Create a Bot in Yuanbao, then verify failure modes and version compatibility.

What do you need first?

No prior experience is required; follow the steps on a safe test setup first.

What will you know?

A clear outcome before you read.

  • Understand Yuanbao 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.
Lesson terms

Short definitions before the details.

Gateway
The process that connects Hermes to channels such as Telegram or Discord and routes messages.
Official page description

Connect Hermes Agent to the Yuanbao enterprise messaging platform via WebSocket gateway

Topic map

What does the source say, and in what order?

  1. 01
    Prerequisites

    Start here to understand the core idea or structure.

  2. 02
    Setup

    Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.

  3. 03
    1. Create a Bot in Yuanbao

    Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.

  4. 04
    2. Run the Setup Wizard

    Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.

  5. 05
    3. Configure Environment Variables

    Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.

  6. 06
    4. Start the Gateway

    Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.

  7. 07
    Features

    Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.

  8. 08
    Configuration Options

    Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.

  9. 09
    Chat ID Formats

    Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.

  10. 10
    Media Uploads

    Finish here to verify the result and special cases.

Examples from the official page

Copy only after you understand the effect.

pip install websockets httpx aiofiles
hermes gateway setup
# Required YUANBAO_APP_ID=your-app-id YUANBAO_APP_SECRET=your-app-secret YUANBAO_WS_URL=wss://api.yuanbao.example.com/ws YUANBAO_API_DOMAIN=https://api.yuanbao.example.com # Optional: bot account ID (normally obtained automatically from sign-token) # YUANBAO_BOT_ID=your-bot-id # Optional: internal routing environment (e.g. test/staging/production) # YUANBAO_ROUTE_ENV=production # Optional: home channel for cron/notifications (format: direct:<account> or group:<group_code>) YUANBAO_HOME_CHANNEL=direct:bot_account_id YUANBAO_HOME_CHANNEL_NAME="Bot Notifications" # Optional: restrict access (
Try it now

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.

Knowledge check

Three decisions before completion.

1. What is the source of truth when “Yuanbao” changes?
2. What is the best way to apply this lesson?
3. What should happen before a step can modify files or an external account?