Skill categories
28
Skills System
Browse the built-in Hermes skill atlas, then model repeatable team workflows as reusable skills.
Skills should encode stable processes, not one-off experiments. Start with the bundled skill atlas so you can reuse what already exists before creating a new custom skill.
Skill AtlasBundled discovery layer
Bundled Skill Atlas
This directory-style view maps the bundled Hermes skills into practical operating domains so users can discover what already exists before writing custom skills from scratch.
Bundled skills
97
- 01
Start by reusing an existing bundled skill when your workflow already matches one of these operating patterns.
- 02
Keep custom skills focused on your team workflow after checking whether a built-in skill already covers the integration or procedure.
- 03
Treat this atlas as a discovery layer: category first, then individual skill selection based on the concrete task.
Apple Notes
Skillapple-notes
Path
apple/apple-notes
Create, update, and organize Apple Notes content.
Apple Reminders
Skillapple-reminders
Path
apple/apple-reminders
Manage reminders, due dates, and task lists in Apple Reminders.
Find My
Skillfindmy
Path
apple/findmy
Work with Apple Find My location and device tracking tasks.
iMessage
Skillimessage
Path
apple/imessage
Handle message-driven workflows through Apple Messages.
Claude Code
Skillclaude-code
Path
autonomous-ai-agents/claude-code
Operate Claude Code style terminal-centric coding workflows.
Codex
Skillcodex
Path
autonomous-ai-agents/codex
Support Codex-oriented coding and execution flows.
Hermes Agent Spawning
Skillhermes-agent-spawning
Path
autonomous-ai-agents/hermes-agent
Coordinate spawned agents for bounded subtasks.
OpenCode
Skillopencode
Path
autonomous-ai-agents/opencode
Use OpenCode patterns for agent-assisted software tasks.
Jupyter Live Kernel
Skilljupyter-live-kernel
Path
data-science/jupyter-live-kernel
Run analysis against a live Jupyter kernel from the agent workflow.
Commands
hermesRun Hermes and validate the workflow with the chosen skill.
hermes doctorUse diagnostics when skill runs fail unexpectedly.
Steps
1. Scan the bundled skills by category and shortlist the skills that already match your workflow.
2. Identify recurring tasks with clear inputs and outputs.
3. Define custom skill instructions only when the built-in options do not fit your requirements.
4. Test skill behavior on normal and failure scenarios.
Prerequisites
- You have at least one repeatable CLI or gateway workflow.
- You have reviewed the bundled skills and confirmed a custom workflow is still necessary.
- Your team has a review process for shared operational instructions.
Notes
- Use the bundled skill atlas as the first discovery surface before writing custom instructions.
- Avoid encoding unstable processes as first-wave shared skills.
- Track version changes for high-impact shared skills.
Next step
Related Guides
Memory
Improve consistency of long-running skill workflows.
Open MemoryMCP Integration
Attach controlled external tools when needed.
Open MCP