feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
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Hermes Plugin System
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====================
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Discovers, loads, and manages plugins from four sources:
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feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
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1. **Bundled plugins** – ``<repo>/plugins/<name>/`` (shipped with hermes-agent;
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``memory/`` and ``context_engine/`` subdirs are excluded — they have their
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own discovery paths)
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2. **User plugins** – ``~/.hermes/plugins/<name>/``
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3. **Project plugins** – ``./.hermes/plugins/<name>/`` (opt-in via
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``HERMES_ENABLE_PROJECT_PLUGINS``)
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4. **Pip plugins** – packages that expose the ``hermes_agent.plugins``
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feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
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entry-point group.
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Later sources override earlier ones on name collision, so a user or project
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plugin with the same name as a bundled plugin replaces it.
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feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
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Each directory plugin must contain a ``plugin.yaml`` manifest **and** an
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``__init__.py`` with a ``register(ctx)`` function.
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Lifecycle hooks
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---------------
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Plugins may register callbacks for any of the hooks in ``VALID_HOOKS``.
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The agent core calls ``invoke_hook(name, **kwargs)`` at the appropriate
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points.
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Tool registration
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``PluginContext.register_tool()`` delegates to ``tools.registry.register()``
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so plugin-defined tools appear alongside the built-in tools.
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"""
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from __future__ import annotations
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import importlib
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import importlib.metadata
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import importlib.util
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import logging
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import sys
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import types
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from dataclasses import dataclass, field
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from pathlib import Path
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from typing import Any, Callable, Dict, List, Optional, Set, Union
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feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
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refactor: replace inline HERMES_HOME re-implementations with get_hermes_home()
16 callsites across 14 files were re-deriving the hermes home path
via os.environ.get('HERMES_HOME', ...) instead of using the canonical
get_hermes_home() from hermes_constants. This breaks profiles — each
profile has its own HERMES_HOME, and the inline fallback defaults to
~/.hermes regardless.
Fixed by importing and calling get_hermes_home() at each site. For
files already inside the hermes process (agent/, hermes_cli/, tools/,
gateway/, plugins/), this is always safe. Files that run outside the
process context (mcp_serve.py, mcp_oauth.py) already had correct
try/except ImportError fallbacks and were left alone.
Skipped: hermes_constants.py (IS the implementation), env_loader.py
(bootstrap), profiles.py (intentionally manipulates the env var),
standalone scripts (optional-skills/, skills/), and tests.
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from hermes_constants import get_hermes_home
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from utils import env_var_enabled
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feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
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try:
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import yaml
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except ImportError: # pragma: no cover – yaml is optional at import time
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yaml = None # type: ignore[assignment]
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logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
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# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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# Constants
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# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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VALID_HOOKS: Set[str] = {
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"pre_tool_call",
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"post_tool_call",
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"transform_terminal_output",
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feat(plugins): add transform_tool_result hook for generic tool-result rewriting (#12972)
Closes #8933 more fully, extending the per-tool transform_terminal_output
hook from #12929 to a generic seam that fires after every tool dispatch.
Plugins can rewrite any tool's result string (normalize formats, redact
fields, summarize verbose output) without wrapping individual tools.
Changes
- hermes_cli/plugins.py: add "transform_tool_result" to VALID_HOOKS
- model_tools.py: invoke the hook in handle_function_call after
post_tool_call (which remains observational); first valid str return
replaces the result; fail-open
- tests/test_transform_tool_result_hook.py: 9 new tests covering no-op,
None return, non-string return, first-match wins, kwargs, hook
exception fallback, post_tool_call observation invariant, ordering
vs post_tool_call, and an end-to-end real-plugin integration
- tests/hermes_cli/test_plugins.py: assert new hook in VALID_HOOKS
- tests/test_model_tools.py: extend the hook-call-sequence assertion
to include the new hook
Design
- transform_tool_result runs AFTER post_tool_call so observers always
see the original (untransformed) result. This keeps post_tool_call's
observational contract.
- transform_terminal_output (from #12929) still runs earlier, inside
terminal_tool, so plugins can canonicalize BEFORE the 50k truncation
drops middle content. Both hooks coexist; they target different layers.
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"transform_tool_result",
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feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
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"pre_llm_call",
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"post_llm_call",
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"pre_api_request",
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"post_api_request",
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feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
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"on_session_start",
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"on_session_end",
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"on_session_finalize",
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"on_session_reset",
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feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
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}
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ENTRY_POINTS_GROUP = "hermes_agent.plugins"
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_NS_PARENT = "hermes_plugins"
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def _env_enabled(name: str) -> bool:
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"""Return True when an env var is set to a truthy opt-in value."""
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return env_var_enabled(name)
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def _get_disabled_plugins() -> set:
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"""Read the disabled plugins list from config.yaml."""
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try:
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config = load_config()
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disabled = config.get("plugins", {}).get("disabled", [])
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return set(disabled) if isinstance(disabled, list) else set()
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except Exception:
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return set()
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feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
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# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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# Data classes
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# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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@dataclass
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class PluginManifest:
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"""Parsed representation of a plugin.yaml manifest."""
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name: str
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version: str = ""
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description: str = ""
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author: str = ""
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requires_env: List[Union[str, Dict[str, Any]]] = field(default_factory=list)
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feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
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provides_tools: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
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provides_hooks: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
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source: str = "" # "user", "project", or "entrypoint"
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path: Optional[str] = None
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@dataclass
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class LoadedPlugin:
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"""Runtime state for a single loaded plugin."""
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manifest: PluginManifest
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module: Optional[types.ModuleType] = None
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tools_registered: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
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hooks_registered: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
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commands_registered: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
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feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
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enabled: bool = False
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error: Optional[str] = None
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# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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# PluginContext – handed to each plugin's ``register()`` function
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# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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class PluginContext:
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"""Facade given to plugins so they can register tools and hooks."""
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def __init__(self, manifest: PluginManifest, manager: "PluginManager"):
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self.manifest = manifest
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self._manager = manager
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# -- tool registration --------------------------------------------------
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def register_tool(
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self,
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name: str,
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toolset: str,
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schema: dict,
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handler: Callable,
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check_fn: Callable | None = None,
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requires_env: list | None = None,
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is_async: bool = False,
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description: str = "",
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emoji: str = "",
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) -> None:
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"""Register a tool in the global registry **and** track it as plugin-provided."""
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from tools.registry import registry
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registry.register(
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name=name,
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toolset=toolset,
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schema=schema,
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handler=handler,
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check_fn=check_fn,
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requires_env=requires_env,
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is_async=is_async,
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description=description,
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emoji=emoji,
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)
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self._manager._plugin_tool_names.add(name)
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logger.debug("Plugin %s registered tool: %s", self.manifest.name, name)
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# -- message injection --------------------------------------------------
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def inject_message(self, content: str, role: str = "user") -> bool:
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"""Inject a message into the active conversation.
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If the agent is idle (waiting for user input), this starts a new turn.
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If the agent is running, this interrupts and injects the message.
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This enables plugins (e.g. remote control viewers, messaging bridges)
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to send messages into the conversation from external sources.
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Returns True if the message was queued successfully.
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"""
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cli = self._manager._cli_ref
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if cli is None:
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logger.warning("inject_message: no CLI reference (not available in gateway mode)")
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return False
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msg = content if role == "user" else f"[{role}] {content}"
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if getattr(cli, "_agent_running", False):
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# Agent is mid-turn — interrupt with the message
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cli._interrupt_queue.put(msg)
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else:
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# Agent is idle — queue as next input
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cli._pending_input.put(msg)
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return True
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# -- CLI command registration --------------------------------------------
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def register_cli_command(
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self,
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name: str,
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help: str,
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setup_fn: Callable,
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handler_fn: Callable | None = None,
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description: str = "",
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) -> None:
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"""Register a CLI subcommand (e.g. ``hermes honcho ...``).
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The *setup_fn* receives an argparse subparser and should add any
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arguments/sub-subparsers. If *handler_fn* is provided it is set
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as the default dispatch function via ``set_defaults(func=...)``."""
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self._manager._cli_commands[name] = {
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"name": name,
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"help": help,
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"description": description,
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"setup_fn": setup_fn,
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"handler_fn": handler_fn,
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"plugin": self.manifest.name,
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}
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logger.debug("Plugin %s registered CLI command: %s", self.manifest.name, name)
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2026-04-15 19:53:11 -07:00
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# -- slash command registration -------------------------------------------
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def register_command(
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self,
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name: str,
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handler: Callable,
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description: str = "",
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) -> None:
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"""Register a slash command (e.g. ``/lcm``) available in CLI and gateway sessions.
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The handler signature is ``fn(raw_args: str) -> str | None``.
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It may also be an async callable — the gateway dispatch handles both.
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Unlike ``register_cli_command()`` (which creates ``hermes <subcommand>``
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terminal commands), this registers in-session slash commands that users
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invoke during a conversation.
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Names conflicting with built-in commands are rejected with a warning.
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"""
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clean = name.lower().strip().lstrip("/").replace(" ", "-")
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if not clean:
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logger.warning(
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"Plugin '%s' tried to register a command with an empty name.",
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self.manifest.name,
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)
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return
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# Reject if it conflicts with a built-in command
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try:
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from hermes_cli.commands import resolve_command
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if resolve_command(clean) is not None:
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logger.warning(
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"Plugin '%s' tried to register command '/%s' which conflicts "
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"with a built-in command. Skipping.",
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self.manifest.name, clean,
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)
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return
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except Exception:
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pass # If commands module isn't available, skip the check
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self._manager._plugin_commands[clean] = {
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"handler": handler,
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"description": description or "Plugin command",
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"plugin": self.manifest.name,
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}
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logger.debug("Plugin %s registered command: /%s", self.manifest.name, clean)
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|
2026-04-15 22:23:01 -07:00
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# -- tool dispatch -------------------------------------------------------
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def dispatch_tool(self, tool_name: str, args: dict, **kwargs) -> str:
|
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"""Dispatch a tool call through the registry, with parent agent context.
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This is the public interface for plugin slash commands that need to call
|
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tools like ``delegate_task`` without reaching into framework internals.
|
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The parent agent (if available) is resolved automatically — plugins never
|
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need to access the agent directly.
|
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Args:
|
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tool_name: Registry name of the tool (e.g. ``"delegate_task"``).
|
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args: Tool arguments dict (same as what the model would pass).
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**kwargs: Extra keyword args forwarded to the registry dispatch.
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Returns:
|
|
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|
|
JSON string from the tool handler (same format as model tool calls).
|
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"""
|
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from tools.registry import registry
|
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# Wire up parent agent context when available (CLI mode).
|
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# In gateway mode _cli_ref is None — tools degrade gracefully
|
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# (workspace hints fall back to TERMINAL_CWD, no spinner).
|
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if "parent_agent" not in kwargs:
|
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|
cli = self._manager._cli_ref
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agent = getattr(cli, "agent", None) if cli else None
|
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if agent is not None:
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kwargs["parent_agent"] = agent
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return registry.dispatch(tool_name, args, **kwargs)
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2026-04-06 18:44:12 -07:00
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# -- context engine registration -----------------------------------------
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def register_context_engine(self, engine) -> None:
|
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"""Register a context engine to replace the built-in ContextCompressor.
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Only one context engine plugin is allowed. If a second plugin tries
|
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to register one, it is rejected with a warning.
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The engine must be an instance of ``agent.context_engine.ContextEngine``.
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"""
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if self._manager._context_engine is not None:
|
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|
logger.warning(
|
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"Plugin '%s' tried to register a context engine, but one is "
|
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|
|
|
|
"already registered. Only one context engine plugin is allowed.",
|
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|
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|
|
self.manifest.name,
|
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|
)
|
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return
|
|
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|
|
# Defer the import to avoid circular deps at module level
|
|
|
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|
|
from agent.context_engine import ContextEngine
|
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|
|
if not isinstance(engine, ContextEngine):
|
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|
logger.warning(
|
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|
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"Plugin '%s' tried to register a context engine that does not "
|
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|
|
"inherit from ContextEngine. Ignoring.",
|
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|
|
self.manifest.name,
|
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|
|
)
|
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return
|
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|
self._manager._context_engine = engine
|
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|
logger.info(
|
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|
|
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|
"Plugin '%s' registered context engine: %s",
|
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|
self.manifest.name, engine.name,
|
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)
|
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|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
|
|
|
|
# -- hook registration --------------------------------------------------
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def register_hook(self, hook_name: str, callback: Callable) -> None:
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"""Register a lifecycle hook callback.
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Unknown hook names produce a warning but are still stored so
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forward-compatible plugins don't break.
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"""
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if hook_name not in VALID_HOOKS:
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logger.warning(
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"Plugin '%s' registered unknown hook '%s' "
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"(valid: %s)",
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self.manifest.name,
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hook_name,
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", ".join(sorted(VALID_HOOKS)),
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)
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self._manager._hooks.setdefault(hook_name, []).append(callback)
|
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logger.debug("Plugin %s registered hook: %s", self.manifest.name, hook_name)
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|
2026-04-14 10:32:00 -07:00
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|
|
|
# -- skill registration -------------------------------------------------
|
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|
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def register_skill(
|
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self,
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|
name: str,
|
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|
|
path: Path,
|
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|
|
|
description: str = "",
|
|
|
|
|
|
) -> None:
|
|
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|
|
"""Register a read-only skill provided by this plugin.
|
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|
|
The skill becomes resolvable as ``'<plugin_name>:<name>'`` via
|
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|
|
|
``skill_view()``. It does **not** enter the flat
|
|
|
|
|
|
``~/.hermes/skills/`` tree and is **not** listed in the system
|
|
|
|
|
|
prompt's ``<available_skills>`` index — plugin skills are
|
|
|
|
|
|
opt-in explicit loads only.
|
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|
|
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|
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|
|
Raises:
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|
|
ValueError: if *name* contains ``':'`` or invalid characters.
|
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|
|
FileNotFoundError: if *path* does not exist.
|
|
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|
|
"""
|
|
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|
|
|
from agent.skill_utils import _NAMESPACE_RE
|
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|
|
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|
|
if ":" in name:
|
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|
|
raise ValueError(
|
|
|
|
|
|
f"Skill name '{name}' must not contain ':' "
|
|
|
|
|
|
f"(the namespace is derived from the plugin name "
|
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|
|
|
f"'{self.manifest.name}' automatically)."
|
|
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|
)
|
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|
|
|
if not name or not _NAMESPACE_RE.match(name):
|
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|
|
raise ValueError(
|
|
|
|
|
|
f"Invalid skill name '{name}'. Must match [a-zA-Z0-9_-]+."
|
|
|
|
|
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
if not path.exists():
|
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|
|
raise FileNotFoundError(f"SKILL.md not found at {path}")
|
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|
|
|
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|
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|
|
qualified = f"{self.manifest.name}:{name}"
|
|
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|
|
|
self._manager._plugin_skills[qualified] = {
|
|
|
|
|
|
"path": path,
|
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|
|
|
|
"plugin": self.manifest.name,
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"bare_name": name,
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"description": description,
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}
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logger.debug(
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"Plugin %s registered skill: %s",
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self.manifest.name, qualified,
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)
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feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
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# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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# PluginManager
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# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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class PluginManager:
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"""Central manager that discovers, loads, and invokes plugins."""
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def __init__(self) -> None:
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self._plugins: Dict[str, LoadedPlugin] = {}
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self._hooks: Dict[str, List[Callable]] = {}
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self._plugin_tool_names: Set[str] = set()
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self._cli_commands: Dict[str, dict] = {}
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self._context_engine = None # Set by a plugin via register_context_engine()
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self._plugin_commands: Dict[str, dict] = {} # Slash commands registered by plugins
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
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self._discovered: bool = False
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self._cli_ref = None # Set by CLI after plugin discovery
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# Plugin skill registry: qualified name → metadata dict.
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self._plugin_skills: Dict[str, Dict[str, Any]] = {}
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
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# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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# Public
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# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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def discover_and_load(self) -> None:
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"""Scan all plugin sources and load each plugin found."""
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if self._discovered:
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return
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self._discovered = True
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manifests: List[PluginManifest] = []
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2026-04-20 02:34:21 -07:00
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# 1. Bundled plugins (<repo>/plugins/<name>/)
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# Repo-shipped generic plugins live next to hermes_cli/. Memory and
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# context_engine subdirs are handled by their own discovery paths, so
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# skip those names here.
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# Tests can set HERMES_DISABLE_BUNDLED_PLUGINS=1 to get a clean slate.
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if not _env_enabled("HERMES_DISABLE_BUNDLED_PLUGINS"):
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repo_plugins = Path(__file__).resolve().parent.parent / "plugins"
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manifests.extend(
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self._scan_directory(
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repo_plugins,
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source="bundled",
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skip_names={"memory", "context_engine"},
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)
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)
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# 2. User plugins (~/.hermes/plugins/)
|
refactor: replace inline HERMES_HOME re-implementations with get_hermes_home()
16 callsites across 14 files were re-deriving the hermes home path
via os.environ.get('HERMES_HOME', ...) instead of using the canonical
get_hermes_home() from hermes_constants. This breaks profiles — each
profile has its own HERMES_HOME, and the inline fallback defaults to
~/.hermes regardless.
Fixed by importing and calling get_hermes_home() at each site. For
files already inside the hermes process (agent/, hermes_cli/, tools/,
gateway/, plugins/), this is always safe. Files that run outside the
process context (mcp_serve.py, mcp_oauth.py) already had correct
try/except ImportError fallbacks and were left alone.
Skipped: hermes_constants.py (IS the implementation), env_loader.py
(bootstrap), profiles.py (intentionally manipulates the env var),
standalone scripts (optional-skills/, skills/), and tests.
2026-04-07 10:40:34 -07:00
|
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|
|
user_dir = get_hermes_home() / "plugins"
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
|
|
|
|
manifests.extend(self._scan_directory(user_dir, source="user"))
|
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|
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|
|
2026-04-20 02:34:21 -07:00
|
|
|
|
# 3. Project plugins (./.hermes/plugins/)
|
2026-03-20 20:50:30 -07:00
|
|
|
|
if _env_enabled("HERMES_ENABLE_PROJECT_PLUGINS"):
|
|
|
|
|
|
project_dir = Path.cwd() / ".hermes" / "plugins"
|
|
|
|
|
|
manifests.extend(self._scan_directory(project_dir, source="project"))
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
|
|
|
|
|
2026-04-20 02:34:21 -07:00
|
|
|
|
# 4. Pip / entry-point plugins
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
|
|
|
|
manifests.extend(self._scan_entry_points())
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2026-04-20 02:34:21 -07:00
|
|
|
|
# Load each manifest (skip user-disabled plugins).
|
|
|
|
|
|
# Later sources override earlier ones on name collision — user plugins
|
|
|
|
|
|
# take precedence over bundled, project plugins take precedence over
|
|
|
|
|
|
# user. Dedup here so we only load the final winner.
|
2026-03-29 10:39:57 -07:00
|
|
|
|
disabled = _get_disabled_plugins()
|
2026-04-20 02:34:21 -07:00
|
|
|
|
winners: Dict[str, PluginManifest] = {}
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
|
|
|
|
for manifest in manifests:
|
2026-04-20 02:34:21 -07:00
|
|
|
|
winners[manifest.name] = manifest
|
|
|
|
|
|
for manifest in winners.values():
|
2026-03-29 10:39:57 -07:00
|
|
|
|
if manifest.name in disabled:
|
|
|
|
|
|
loaded = LoadedPlugin(manifest=manifest, enabled=False)
|
|
|
|
|
|
loaded.error = "disabled via config"
|
|
|
|
|
|
self._plugins[manifest.name] = loaded
|
|
|
|
|
|
logger.debug("Skipping disabled plugin '%s'", manifest.name)
|
|
|
|
|
|
continue
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
|
|
|
|
self._load_plugin(manifest)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
if manifests:
|
|
|
|
|
|
logger.info(
|
|
|
|
|
|
"Plugin discovery complete: %d found, %d enabled",
|
|
|
|
|
|
len(self._plugins),
|
|
|
|
|
|
sum(1 for p in self._plugins.values() if p.enabled),
|
|
|
|
|
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
|
|
|
|
# Directory scanning
|
|
|
|
|
|
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2026-04-20 02:34:21 -07:00
|
|
|
|
def _scan_directory(
|
|
|
|
|
|
self,
|
|
|
|
|
|
path: Path,
|
|
|
|
|
|
source: str,
|
|
|
|
|
|
skip_names: Optional[Set[str]] = None,
|
|
|
|
|
|
) -> List[PluginManifest]:
|
|
|
|
|
|
"""Read ``plugin.yaml`` manifests from subdirectories of *path*.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*skip_names* is an optional allow-list of names to ignore (used
|
|
|
|
|
|
for the bundled scan to exclude ``memory`` / ``context_engine``
|
|
|
|
|
|
subdirs that have their own discovery path).
|
|
|
|
|
|
"""
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
|
|
|
|
manifests: List[PluginManifest] = []
|
|
|
|
|
|
if not path.is_dir():
|
|
|
|
|
|
return manifests
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
for child in sorted(path.iterdir()):
|
|
|
|
|
|
if not child.is_dir():
|
|
|
|
|
|
continue
|
2026-04-20 02:34:21 -07:00
|
|
|
|
if skip_names and child.name in skip_names:
|
|
|
|
|
|
continue
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
|
|
|
|
manifest_file = child / "plugin.yaml"
|
|
|
|
|
|
if not manifest_file.exists():
|
|
|
|
|
|
manifest_file = child / "plugin.yml"
|
|
|
|
|
|
if not manifest_file.exists():
|
|
|
|
|
|
logger.debug("Skipping %s (no plugin.yaml)", child)
|
|
|
|
|
|
continue
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
try:
|
|
|
|
|
|
if yaml is None:
|
|
|
|
|
|
logger.warning("PyYAML not installed – cannot load %s", manifest_file)
|
|
|
|
|
|
continue
|
|
|
|
|
|
data = yaml.safe_load(manifest_file.read_text()) or {}
|
|
|
|
|
|
manifest = PluginManifest(
|
|
|
|
|
|
name=data.get("name", child.name),
|
|
|
|
|
|
version=str(data.get("version", "")),
|
|
|
|
|
|
description=data.get("description", ""),
|
|
|
|
|
|
author=data.get("author", ""),
|
|
|
|
|
|
requires_env=data.get("requires_env", []),
|
|
|
|
|
|
provides_tools=data.get("provides_tools", []),
|
|
|
|
|
|
provides_hooks=data.get("provides_hooks", []),
|
|
|
|
|
|
source=source,
|
|
|
|
|
|
path=str(child),
|
|
|
|
|
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
manifests.append(manifest)
|
|
|
|
|
|
except Exception as exc:
|
|
|
|
|
|
logger.warning("Failed to parse %s: %s", manifest_file, exc)
|
|
|
|
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return manifests
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# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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# Entry-point scanning
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# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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def _scan_entry_points(self) -> List[PluginManifest]:
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"""Check ``importlib.metadata`` for pip-installed plugins."""
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manifests: List[PluginManifest] = []
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try:
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eps = importlib.metadata.entry_points()
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# Python 3.12+ returns a SelectableGroups; earlier returns dict
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if hasattr(eps, "select"):
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group_eps = eps.select(group=ENTRY_POINTS_GROUP)
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elif isinstance(eps, dict):
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group_eps = eps.get(ENTRY_POINTS_GROUP, [])
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else:
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group_eps = [ep for ep in eps if ep.group == ENTRY_POINTS_GROUP]
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for ep in group_eps:
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manifest = PluginManifest(
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name=ep.name,
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source="entrypoint",
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path=ep.value,
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)
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manifests.append(manifest)
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except Exception as exc:
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logger.debug("Entry-point scan failed: %s", exc)
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return manifests
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# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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# Loading
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# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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def _load_plugin(self, manifest: PluginManifest) -> None:
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"""Import a plugin module and call its ``register(ctx)`` function."""
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loaded = LoadedPlugin(manifest=manifest)
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try:
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2026-04-20 02:34:21 -07:00
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if manifest.source in ("user", "project", "bundled"):
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
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module = self._load_directory_module(manifest)
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else:
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module = self._load_entrypoint_module(manifest)
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loaded.module = module
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# Call register()
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register_fn = getattr(module, "register", None)
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if register_fn is None:
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loaded.error = "no register() function"
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logger.warning("Plugin '%s' has no register() function", manifest.name)
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else:
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ctx = PluginContext(manifest, self)
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register_fn(ctx)
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loaded.tools_registered = [
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t for t in self._plugin_tool_names
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if t not in {
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n
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for name, p in self._plugins.items()
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for n in p.tools_registered
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}
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]
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loaded.hooks_registered = list(
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{
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h
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for h, cbs in self._hooks.items()
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if cbs # non-empty
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}
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- {
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h
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for name, p in self._plugins.items()
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for h in p.hooks_registered
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}
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)
|
2026-04-15 19:53:11 -07:00
|
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loaded.commands_registered = [
|
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|
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c for c in self._plugin_commands
|
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|
if self._plugin_commands[c].get("plugin") == manifest.name
|
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]
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
|
|
|
|
loaded.enabled = True
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
except Exception as exc:
|
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|
|
loaded.error = str(exc)
|
|
|
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|
|
logger.warning("Failed to load plugin '%s': %s", manifest.name, exc)
|
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|
|
self._plugins[manifest.name] = loaded
|
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|
def _load_directory_module(self, manifest: PluginManifest) -> types.ModuleType:
|
|
|
|
|
|
"""Import a directory-based plugin as ``hermes_plugins.<name>``."""
|
|
|
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|
|
plugin_dir = Path(manifest.path) # type: ignore[arg-type]
|
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|
|
init_file = plugin_dir / "__init__.py"
|
|
|
|
|
|
if not init_file.exists():
|
|
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|
|
raise FileNotFoundError(f"No __init__.py in {plugin_dir}")
|
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|
|
|
# Ensure the namespace parent package exists
|
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|
|
if _NS_PARENT not in sys.modules:
|
|
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|
|
ns_pkg = types.ModuleType(_NS_PARENT)
|
|
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|
|
ns_pkg.__path__ = [] # type: ignore[attr-defined]
|
|
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|
|
ns_pkg.__package__ = _NS_PARENT
|
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|
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|
|
sys.modules[_NS_PARENT] = ns_pkg
|
|
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|
|
module_name = f"{_NS_PARENT}.{manifest.name.replace('-', '_')}"
|
|
|
|
|
|
spec = importlib.util.spec_from_file_location(
|
|
|
|
|
|
module_name,
|
|
|
|
|
|
init_file,
|
|
|
|
|
|
submodule_search_locations=[str(plugin_dir)],
|
|
|
|
|
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
if spec is None or spec.loader is None:
|
|
|
|
|
|
raise ImportError(f"Cannot create module spec for {init_file}")
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
module = importlib.util.module_from_spec(spec)
|
|
|
|
|
|
module.__package__ = module_name
|
|
|
|
|
|
module.__path__ = [str(plugin_dir)] # type: ignore[attr-defined]
|
|
|
|
|
|
sys.modules[module_name] = module
|
|
|
|
|
|
spec.loader.exec_module(module)
|
|
|
|
|
|
return module
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
def _load_entrypoint_module(self, manifest: PluginManifest) -> types.ModuleType:
|
|
|
|
|
|
"""Load a pip-installed plugin via its entry-point reference."""
|
|
|
|
|
|
eps = importlib.metadata.entry_points()
|
|
|
|
|
|
if hasattr(eps, "select"):
|
|
|
|
|
|
group_eps = eps.select(group=ENTRY_POINTS_GROUP)
|
|
|
|
|
|
elif isinstance(eps, dict):
|
|
|
|
|
|
group_eps = eps.get(ENTRY_POINTS_GROUP, [])
|
|
|
|
|
|
else:
|
|
|
|
|
|
group_eps = [ep for ep in eps if ep.group == ENTRY_POINTS_GROUP]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
for ep in group_eps:
|
|
|
|
|
|
if ep.name == manifest.name:
|
|
|
|
|
|
return ep.load()
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
raise ImportError(
|
|
|
|
|
|
f"Entry point '{manifest.name}' not found in group '{ENTRY_POINTS_GROUP}'"
|
|
|
|
|
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
|
|
|
|
# Hook invocation
|
|
|
|
|
|
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2026-03-28 11:14:54 -07:00
|
|
|
|
def invoke_hook(self, hook_name: str, **kwargs: Any) -> List[Any]:
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
|
|
|
|
"""Call all registered callbacks for *hook_name*.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Each callback is wrapped in its own try/except so a misbehaving
|
|
|
|
|
|
plugin cannot break the core agent loop.
|
2026-03-28 11:14:54 -07:00
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Returns a list of non-``None`` return values from callbacks.
|
fix: move pre_llm_call plugin context to user message, preserve prompt cache (#5146)
Plugin context from pre_llm_call hooks was injected into the system
prompt, breaking the prompt cache prefix every turn when content
changed (typical for memory plugins). Now all plugin context goes
into the current turn's user message — the system prompt stays
identical across turns, preserving cached tokens.
The system prompt is reserved for Hermes internals. Plugins
contribute context alongside the user's input.
Also adds comprehensive documentation for all 6 plugin hooks:
pre_tool_call, post_tool_call, pre_llm_call, post_llm_call,
on_session_start, on_session_end — each with full callback
signatures, parameter tables, firing conditions, and examples.
Supersedes #5138 which identified the same cache-busting bug
and proposed an uncached system suffix approach. This fix goes
further by removing system prompt injection entirely.
Co-identified-by: OutThisLife (PR #5138)
2026-04-04 16:55:44 -07:00
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For ``pre_llm_call``, callbacks may return a dict describing
|
|
|
|
|
|
context to inject into the current turn's user message::
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
{"context": "recalled text..."}
|
|
|
|
|
|
"recalled text..." # plain string, equivalent
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Context is ALWAYS injected into the user message, never the
|
|
|
|
|
|
system prompt. This preserves the prompt cache prefix — the
|
|
|
|
|
|
system prompt stays identical across turns so cached tokens
|
|
|
|
|
|
are reused. All injected context is ephemeral — never
|
|
|
|
|
|
persisted to session DB.
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
|
|
|
|
"""
|
|
|
|
|
|
callbacks = self._hooks.get(hook_name, [])
|
2026-03-28 11:14:54 -07:00
|
|
|
|
results: List[Any] = []
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
|
|
|
|
for cb in callbacks:
|
|
|
|
|
|
try:
|
2026-03-28 11:14:54 -07:00
|
|
|
|
ret = cb(**kwargs)
|
|
|
|
|
|
if ret is not None:
|
|
|
|
|
|
results.append(ret)
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
|
|
|
|
except Exception as exc:
|
|
|
|
|
|
logger.warning(
|
|
|
|
|
|
"Hook '%s' callback %s raised: %s",
|
|
|
|
|
|
hook_name,
|
|
|
|
|
|
getattr(cb, "__name__", repr(cb)),
|
|
|
|
|
|
exc,
|
|
|
|
|
|
)
|
2026-03-28 11:14:54 -07:00
|
|
|
|
return results
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
|
|
|
|
# Introspection
|
|
|
|
|
|
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
def list_plugins(self) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
|
|
|
|
|
|
"""Return a list of info dicts for all discovered plugins."""
|
|
|
|
|
|
result: List[Dict[str, Any]] = []
|
|
|
|
|
|
for name, loaded in sorted(self._plugins.items()):
|
|
|
|
|
|
result.append(
|
|
|
|
|
|
{
|
|
|
|
|
|
"name": name,
|
|
|
|
|
|
"version": loaded.manifest.version,
|
|
|
|
|
|
"description": loaded.manifest.description,
|
|
|
|
|
|
"source": loaded.manifest.source,
|
|
|
|
|
|
"enabled": loaded.enabled,
|
|
|
|
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"tools": len(loaded.tools_registered),
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"hooks": len(loaded.hooks_registered),
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"commands": len(loaded.commands_registered),
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feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
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"error": loaded.error,
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}
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)
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return result
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# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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# Plugin skill lookups
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# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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def find_plugin_skill(self, qualified_name: str) -> Optional[Path]:
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"""Return the ``Path`` to a plugin skill's SKILL.md, or ``None``."""
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entry = self._plugin_skills.get(qualified_name)
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return entry["path"] if entry else None
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def list_plugin_skills(self, plugin_name: str) -> List[str]:
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"""Return sorted bare names of all skills registered by *plugin_name*."""
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prefix = f"{plugin_name}:"
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return sorted(
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e["bare_name"]
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for qn, e in self._plugin_skills.items()
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if qn.startswith(prefix)
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)
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def remove_plugin_skill(self, qualified_name: str) -> None:
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"""Remove a stale registry entry (silently ignores missing keys)."""
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self._plugin_skills.pop(qualified_name, None)
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feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
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# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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# Module-level singleton & convenience functions
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# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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_plugin_manager: Optional[PluginManager] = None
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def get_plugin_manager() -> PluginManager:
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"""Return (and lazily create) the global PluginManager singleton."""
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global _plugin_manager
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if _plugin_manager is None:
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_plugin_manager = PluginManager()
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return _plugin_manager
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def discover_plugins() -> None:
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"""Discover and load all plugins (idempotent)."""
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get_plugin_manager().discover_and_load()
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def invoke_hook(hook_name: str, **kwargs: Any) -> List[Any]:
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"""Invoke a lifecycle hook on all loaded plugins.
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Returns a list of non-``None`` return values from plugin callbacks.
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"""
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return get_plugin_manager().invoke_hook(hook_name, **kwargs)
|
feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)
Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.
Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
- Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
- PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
- 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
on_session_start/end
- Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
- Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent
Integration (model_tools.py):
- Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
- Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
- Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()
CLI:
- /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
- Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete
Docs:
- Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
building a calculator plugin step by step
- Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
- Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes
Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
2026-03-16 07:17:36 -07:00
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
2026-04-05 12:16:06 -07:00
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|
2026-04-13 21:15:25 -07:00
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|
|
def get_pre_tool_call_block_message(
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tool_name: str,
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args: Optional[Dict[str, Any]],
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|
|
task_id: str = "",
|
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|
session_id: str = "",
|
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tool_call_id: str = "",
|
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) -> Optional[str]:
|
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|
|
"""Check ``pre_tool_call`` hooks for a blocking directive.
|
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|
|
Plugins that need to enforce policy (rate limiting, security
|
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|
|
restrictions, approval workflows) can return::
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|
|
{"action": "block", "message": "Reason the tool was blocked"}
|
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|
|
from their ``pre_tool_call`` callback. The first valid block
|
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|
|
directive wins. Invalid or irrelevant hook return values are
|
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|
|
|
|
silently ignored so existing observer-only hooks are unaffected.
|
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|
|
|
|
"""
|
|
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|
|
hook_results = invoke_hook(
|
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|
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|
|
"pre_tool_call",
|
|
|
|
|
|
tool_name=tool_name,
|
|
|
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|
|
args=args if isinstance(args, dict) else {},
|
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|
|
task_id=task_id,
|
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|
|
session_id=session_id,
|
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|
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|
|
tool_call_id=tool_call_id,
|
|
|
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|
|
)
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
for result in hook_results:
|
|
|
|
|
|
if not isinstance(result, dict):
|
|
|
|
|
|
continue
|
|
|
|
|
|
if result.get("action") != "block":
|
|
|
|
|
|
continue
|
|
|
|
|
|
message = result.get("message")
|
|
|
|
|
|
if isinstance(message, str) and message:
|
|
|
|
|
|
return message
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
return None
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2026-04-06 18:44:12 -07:00
|
|
|
|
def get_plugin_context_engine():
|
|
|
|
|
|
"""Return the plugin-registered context engine, or None."""
|
|
|
|
|
|
return get_plugin_manager()._context_engine
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2026-04-15 19:53:11 -07:00
|
|
|
|
def get_plugin_command_handler(name: str) -> Optional[Callable]:
|
|
|
|
|
|
"""Return the handler for a plugin-registered slash command, or ``None``."""
|
|
|
|
|
|
entry = get_plugin_manager()._plugin_commands.get(name)
|
|
|
|
|
|
return entry["handler"] if entry else None
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
def get_plugin_commands() -> Dict[str, dict]:
|
|
|
|
|
|
"""Return the full plugin commands dict (name → {handler, description, plugin}).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Safe to call before discovery — returns an empty dict if no plugins loaded.
|
|
|
|
|
|
"""
|
|
|
|
|
|
return get_plugin_manager()._plugin_commands
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2026-03-22 04:55:34 -07:00
|
|
|
|
def get_plugin_toolsets() -> List[tuple]:
|
|
|
|
|
|
"""Return plugin toolsets as ``(key, label, description)`` tuples.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Used by the ``hermes tools`` TUI so plugin-provided toolsets appear
|
|
|
|
|
|
alongside the built-in ones and can be toggled on/off per platform.
|
|
|
|
|
|
"""
|
|
|
|
|
|
manager = get_plugin_manager()
|
|
|
|
|
|
if not manager._plugin_tool_names:
|
|
|
|
|
|
return []
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
try:
|
|
|
|
|
|
from tools.registry import registry
|
|
|
|
|
|
except Exception:
|
|
|
|
|
|
return []
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# Group plugin tool names by their toolset
|
|
|
|
|
|
toolset_tools: Dict[str, List[str]] = {}
|
|
|
|
|
|
toolset_plugin: Dict[str, LoadedPlugin] = {}
|
|
|
|
|
|
for tool_name in manager._plugin_tool_names:
|
2026-04-14 00:46:41 -05:00
|
|
|
|
entry = registry.get_entry(tool_name)
|
2026-03-22 04:55:34 -07:00
|
|
|
|
if not entry:
|
|
|
|
|
|
continue
|
|
|
|
|
|
ts = entry.toolset
|
|
|
|
|
|
toolset_tools.setdefault(ts, []).append(entry.name)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# Map toolsets back to the plugin that registered them
|
|
|
|
|
|
for _name, loaded in manager._plugins.items():
|
|
|
|
|
|
for tool_name in loaded.tools_registered:
|
2026-04-14 00:46:41 -05:00
|
|
|
|
entry = registry.get_entry(tool_name)
|
2026-03-22 04:55:34 -07:00
|
|
|
|
if entry and entry.toolset in toolset_tools:
|
|
|
|
|
|
toolset_plugin.setdefault(entry.toolset, loaded)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
result = []
|
|
|
|
|
|
for ts_key in sorted(toolset_tools):
|
|
|
|
|
|
plugin = toolset_plugin.get(ts_key)
|
|
|
|
|
|
label = f"🔌 {ts_key.replace('_', ' ').title()}"
|
|
|
|
|
|
if plugin and plugin.manifest.description:
|
|
|
|
|
|
desc = plugin.manifest.description
|
|
|
|
|
|
else:
|
|
|
|
|
|
desc = ", ".join(sorted(toolset_tools[ts_key]))
|
|
|
|
|
|
result.append((ts_key, label, desc))
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
return result
|