> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.noelclaw.fun/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.noelclaw.fun/install-by-client/hermes-openclaw.md).

# Hermes

Add Noelclaw as an MCP skill in Hermes. Once connected, all 121 tools are available directly in your agent conversations.

No build step needed - runs via `npx`.

**Requirement:** Node.js >= 18. Check with `node --version`. Download from [nodejs.org](https://nodejs.org) if needed.

***

## Method 1 - CLI (Fastest)

```bash
hermes mcp add noelclaw -- npx -y -p @noelclaw/mcp@3.43.1 noelclaw-mcp
```

Reload without restarting Hermes:

```
/reload-mcp
```

***

## Method 2 - Config File

Edit `~/.hermes/config.yaml`:

```yaml
mcp_servers:
  noelclaw:
    command: npx
    args:
      - -y
      - -p
      - "@noelclaw/mcp@3.43.1"
      - noelclaw-mcp
    timeout: 30
    connect_timeout: 15
```

Then run `/reload-mcp` in any Hermes session.

***

## Verify Tools Are Loaded

```
/list-tools
```

You should see all 121 tools listed - including `get_market_data`, `memory_search`, `base_mcp_swap`, `rh_mcp_estimate`, `miroshark_simulate`, and more.

***

## Try It Out

Just talk naturally - Hermes picks the right tool automatically.

**Live market data:**

> "What's the crypto market looking like right now?"

**Save something to memory:**

> "Remember that I prefer low-risk DeFi on Base - Lido and Aerodrome only"

**Test memory recall in a new session:**

> "What do you know about my trading preferences?"

**Ask Noel for analysis:**

> "What's your take on ETH liquid staking yields this week?"

**Swap on Base:**

> "Swap 0.01 ETH to USDC on Base"

**Scan for opportunities:**

> "Are there any tokens showing dip reversals right now?"

**Run a simulation:**

> "How would markets react if a major stablecoin depegged?"

***

## Semantic Memory

Noelclaw remembers things you tell it - across different sessions.

**Session 1:**

> "Remember: I only trade on Base, I prefer Lido for staking, I avoid leverage"

**New session later:**

> "Should I bridge to Ethereum mainnet for some yields?"

Hermes will answer based on your saved preferences - "probably not, your profile says Base-only" - without you repeating anything.

→ [Full memory guide](/memory-and-knowledge/memory.md)

***

## Troubleshooting

| Problem                               | Fix                                                                            |
| ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Tools not showing after `/reload-mcp` | Check Node.js 18+ is installed: `node --version`                               |
| `connect_timeout` errors              | Increase to `connect_timeout: 20` - first run downloads the package            |
| `npx: command not found`              | Set full path: `command: /usr/local/bin/npx` - find it with `which npx`        |
| Auth error on tool calls              | Wallet auto-generates on first use - no sign-in needed. Try restarting Hermes. |
| Slow first response                   | Normal - first run downloads `@noelclaw/mcp` (\~5 seconds). Fast after.        |


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