Hermes Agent Memory System Architecture

System Prompt Assembly Order: [0] Default agent identity [1] Tool use behavior guide [2] Honcho integration module (optional) [3] Optional system messages [4] Fixed MEMORY.md snapshot [5] Fixed USER.md snapshot [6] Skills index [7] Context files (AGENTS.md, SOUL.md, etc.) [8] Date/time + platform info [9] Conversation history [10] Current user message Memory Files: MEMORY.md: Agent notes (environment, norms, tool quirks, lessons) - limit 2,200 chars USER.md: User profile (preferences, communication style, identity) - limit 1,375 chars Memory Tool Operations: - add: Add a new memory entry - replace: Replace an existing entry using substring match - remove: Remove an entry using substring match Memory Flush Command: "Conversation is about to be compressed, please save anything worth remembering. Prioritize saving user preferences, correction suggestions, and recurring patterns, rather than specific task details."