How to Create a Reusable Skill for Hermes Agent
A practical skill template for Hermes Agent operators who want repeatable workflows instead of one-off prompts.
Focus keyphrase: create Hermes Agent skill
A skill is a workflow, not a prompt trick
The point of a Hermes skill is to make a useful workflow repeatable. A good skill tells the agent when to use it, what inputs it needs, what steps to follow, what checks to run, and what output to produce.
Basic skill template
# Skill Name Use when: Describe the trigger. Inputs needed: - Input 1 - Input 2 Workflow: 1. Gather context. 2. Confirm constraints. 3. Do the work. 4. Verify the result. 5. Return the output in the required format. Safety checks: - Never use secrets in output. - Ask before production changes. - Cite sources when factual claims matter. Output format: - Summary - Deliverable - Open questions
Example: weekly AI tools brief
A Hermes skill for a weekly AI tools brief might specify source types, freshness requirements, comparison criteria, formatting, and a final recommendation. Once the skill exists, the agent does not need to rediscover the workflow every week.
How to improve a skill
- Add examples from successful runs.
- Remove steps that consistently waste time.
- Add verification checks where mistakes happen.
- Separate research, drafting, and publishing when risk differs.
The operator’s job
Do not let skills become a junk drawer. Name them clearly, keep them narrow, review them after real use, and retire the ones that no longer match your workflow.