honcho

Configures and manages Honcho memory for Hermes sessions.

539|39|Updated May 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Tommy-yw/RunbookHermes --skill honcho-tommy-yw
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Skill: honcho
Source: https://github.com/Tommy-yw/RunbookHermes/tree/main/optional-skills/autonomous-ai-agents/honcho
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Tommy-yw/RunbookHermes --skill honcho-tommy-yw

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires honcho-ai, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill unit helps configure and use Honcho memory with Hermes, addressing cross-session user modeling, peer isolation, observation, dialectic reasoning, session summaries, and context budget enforcement.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-Session User Modeling: Learn who the user is across conversations and provide a personalized experience.
  • Multi-Profile Peer Isolation: Each Hermes profile gets its own Honcho peer while sharing a unified view of the user.
  • Observation Config: Control what Honcho learns from each peer.
  • Dialectic Reasoning: Perform rounds of dialectic reasoning to refine answers and conclusions.
  • Session Summaries: Generate summaries of the current session to maintain context.
  • Context Budget Enforcement: Enforce limits on the size of context injected into the system.

Quick Start

Set up Honcho for your Hermes profile using hermes honcho setup.

Frequently Asked Questions about honcho

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I maintain cross-session user modeling for personalized AI interactions?▼

Cross-session user modeling is maintained by configuring Honcho memory for Hermes, which learns user identity across conversations and provides a personalized experience. Use `hermes honcho setup` to initialize the memory system.

What is the best way to isolate AI memory for multiple profiles?▼

Multi-profile peer isolation is achieved by assigning each Hermes profile its own Honcho peer. This isolates profile-specific data while maintaining a unified, shared view of the user across all sessions.

How does dialectic reasoning refine AI conversation conclusions?▼

Dialectic reasoning refines conclusions by performing iterative rounds of reasoning within the Honcho memory system. This process systematically challenges and improves initial answers before delivering a final response.

How do I enforce context budget limits when injecting session memory into AI systems?▼

Context budget enforcement limits the size of context injected into the system by configuring Honcho memory boundaries. This prevents oversized session summaries and historical data from exceeding system constraints.

Can I control what the AI learns from each conversation session?▼

Observation configuration controls exactly what Honcho learns from each peer session. You define the observation parameters during setup to manage data collection and user modeling behavior.

Do I need honcho-ai installed to use cross-session memory management?▼

Yes, the honcho-ai package is a required dependency for operation. The Skill configures and manages Honcho memory for Hermes but relies entirely on honcho-ai to execute the underlying memory functions.