hermes - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug]: Hermes runs in a separate (Linux) environment on Native Windows and cannot communicate with my workspace??? [2 comments, 2 participants]

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NousResearch/hermes-agent#20436Fetched 2026-05-06 06:36:50
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Bug Description

Started getting serious about using the Hermes agent for work. It complains about reading data files I'm working on and explains that it runs in Linux (container/VM) which is isolated and no connection to my Windows environment. So it cannot see and access any of my reference material (papers, data files, etc.). Then it makes suggestions about copying files into an alternate space... why would I want to duplicate what I already have and wouldn't this mean doing it for every assignment going forward?

Steps to Reproduce

Run Hermes on Windows 10 and as it to read a data file from a local windows folder.

Expected Behavior

We work together in my environment; since I took the liberty of installing it here for that purpose.

Actual Behavior

forces me to confirm to it's way of work instead of the other way round... if it's even possible.

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Tools (terminal, file ops, web, code execution, etc.)

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Operating System

Windows 10

Python Version

3.11.9

Hermes Version

12

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  • I'd like to fix this myself and submit a PR

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TL;DR

The issue can be addressed by exploring alternative file access methods or configurations that allow the Hermes agent to read data files from the local Windows environment.

Guidance

  • Investigate the Hermes agent's documentation for any configuration options that enable accessing files from the host machine, potentially using volume mounts or file sharing mechanisms.
  • Consider using a shared directory or network drive that both the Windows environment and the Hermes agent (in its Linux container/VM) can access, to avoid duplicating files.
  • Look into the possibility of using environment variables or command-line arguments to specify the location of reference materials, allowing for more flexibility in file access.
  • Review the Hermes agent's security model to understand any limitations or restrictions on accessing files outside its isolated environment.

Example

No specific code example is provided due to the lack of detailed technical information about the Hermes agent's configuration or API.

Notes

The solution may depend on the specific capabilities and limitations of the Hermes agent and its environment. Further investigation into the agent's documentation and configuration options is necessary.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround by exploring alternative file access methods or configurations, as the issue seems to stem from the isolated nature of the Hermes agent's environment and its inability to access the host machine's files directly.

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