Openclaw Migration — Import an OpenClaw setup (memories, skills) into Hermes: Hermes Agent lesson

The idea in one minute

Start with meaning, then move to detail.

This lesson explains Openclaw Migration — Import an OpenClaw setup (memories, skills) into Hermes 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 Skill metadata, Reference: full SKILL.md, CLI Command, 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 Openclaw Migration — Import an OpenClaw setup (memories, skills) into Hermes 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.

Skill: An instruction bundle that teaches Hermes a repeatable workflow without necessarily adding an external service.

Official page description

Import an OpenClaw setup (memories, skills) into Hermes

Topic map

What does the source say, and in what order?

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Skill metadata
Start here to understand the core idea or structure.
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Reference: full SKILL.md
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03
CLI Command
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What this skill does
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05
Path resolution
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Default workflow
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07
User interaction protocol
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Decision-to-command mapping
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Post-run reporting rules
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Migration presets
Finish here to verify the result and special cases.

Examples from the official page

Copy only after you understand the effect.

hermes claw migrate              # Full interactive migration
hermes claw migrate --dry-run    # Preview what would be migrated
hermes claw migrate --preset user-data   # Migrate without secrets
hermes claw migrate --overwrite  # Overwrite existing conflicts
hermes claw migrate --source /custom/path/.openclaw  # Custom source

python3 ~/.hermes/skills/migration/openclaw-migration/scripts/openclaw_to_hermes.py

{"command":"python3 /home/USER/.hermes/skills/migration/openclaw-migration/scripts/openclaw_to_hermes.py","workdir":"/home/USER"}

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 “Openclaw Migration — Import an OpenClaw setup (memories, skills) into Hermes” changes?An undated postThe official Hermes docs and repositoryAn unsourced search result

2. What is the best way to apply this lesson?Copy every command at onceRun a small step and verify the resultGrant every permission to save time

3. What should happen before a step can modify files or an external account?Review scope, permissions, and recoveryDisable isolationPaste the key into chat