transfer-pack/README.md

transfer-pack

A Hermes Agent skill for sending transfer packets (files + instructions) between remote agent instances withDiscord notification.

What It Does

When you need to send files or instructions to another Hermes Agent running on a different machine, this skill:

1. Packages files + a LETTER.md into a tarball
2. SCPs it to the recipient's server
3. Creates a one-shot cron job that notifies the recipient via Discord
4. Cleans up temp files

Installationsymlink:

ln -s /path/to/transfer-pack ~/.hermes/skills/transfer-pack

Or copy the SKILL.md to ~/.hermes/skills/transfer-pack/SKILL.md.

Usage

From another skill or directly:

User: "Use transfer-pack to send the new config to CeeLo"

The skill will:

1. Parse AGENTS.md to find CeeLo's SSH address
2. Create a transfer packet with the files
3. Deliver to CeeLo's server
4. Schedule a Discord notification for CeeLo

Requirements

• SSH key access to recipient servers
• mcp_ssh tool (SSH-MCP integration)
• Hermes cron support on both sender and recipient

Integration with agent-coordination

This skill is designed to work with the agent-coordination repository:

• Parses AGENTS.md to resolve recipient names to SSH addresses
• Uses PERSONALITY.md for shared behavioral context (optional)

License

MIT