Hermes-agent routes multi-channel messages across isolated profile configs
TL;DR
Hermes-agent now routes specific channels, threads, or guilds to dedicated profiles through a multiplexed gateway sharing one bot token. Each profile keeps isolated config, memory, skills, and secret scopes.
What changed
Hermes-agent now routes messages from chosen channels, threads, or guilds through a single shared bot token to separate profiles. Each profile keeps its own config, memory, skills, and secret scopes with no overlap. Developers configure the routing while Vibe Builders and Basic Users see clean separation in daily use.
Why it matters
Developers avoid config clashes that appear in single-profile bot frameworks during multi-guild work. A concrete use-case is routing support threads to one profile and announcement channels to another so each runs without interference. Vibe Builders and Basic Users gain stable operation across their separate message streams.
What to watch for
Compare the routing behavior against multi-token bot setups to confirm isolation holds. Send a test message in one routed channel then inspect the target profile logs to verify no data reached any other profile.
Who this matters for
- Vibe Builders: Map separate community channels to unique Hermes agent profiles to keep custom bot personas distinct.
Amy’s take
Single-token routing simplifies agent management across multiple Discord channels or Slack workspaces. Running distinct profiles behind one gateway cuts credential bloat while keeping state, local memories, and API keys isolated. This pattern eliminates the operational headaches of orchestrating multiple distinct bot tokens across different servers.
The real win is maintainability. Teams can run targeted support agents, triage bots, and announcement bots under a unified identity while keeping underlying skill execution strictly compartmentalized. Expect this isolated routing model to become standard for multi-tenant internal automation frameworks.
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