Output:
● hermes-gateway.service - Hermes Agent Gateway - Messaging Platform Integration
     Loaded: loaded (/home/agent/.config/systemd/user/hermes-gateway.service; enabled; preset: enabled)
     Active: active (running) since Thu 2026-05-14 14:16:35 CEST; 2min 25s ago
   Main PID: 300331 (python)
      Tasks: 11 (limit: 26309)
     Memory: 202.5M (peak: 202.7M)
        CPU: 4.680s
     CGroup: /user.slice/user-1000.slice/user@1000.service/app.slice/hermes-gateway.service
             ├─300331 /home/agent/.hermes/hermes-agent/venv/bin/python -m hermes_cli.main gateway run --replace
             ├─300402 /usr/bin/bash -c "source /tmp/hermes-snap-3fe75a8288e4.sh >/dev/null 2>&1 || true\nbuiltin cd -- /home/agent || exit 126\neval 'hermes gateway status | sed -E '\\''s/(token|key|secret|password|api_key)([^[:space:]]*)[[:space:]]*[:=][[:space:]]*[^[:space:]]+/\\1\\2=<REDACTED>/Ig'\\'''\n__hermes_ec=<REDACTED> -p > /tmp/hermes-snap-3fe75a8288e4.sh 2>/dev/null || true\npwd -P > /tmp/hermes-cwd-3fe75a8288e4.txt 2>/dev/null || true\nprintf '\\n__HERMES_CWD_3fe75a8288e4__%s__HERMES_CWD_3fe75a8288e4__\\n' \"\$(pwd -P)\"\nexit \$__hermes_ec"
             ├─300404 /home/agent/.hermes/hermes-agent/venv/bin/python3 /home/agent/.hermes/hermes-agent/venv/bin/hermes gateway status
             ├─300405 sed -E "s/(token|key|secret|password|api_key)([^[:space:]]*)[[:space:]]*[:=][[:space:]]*[^[:space:]]+/\\1\\2=<REDACTED>
             └─300410 systemctl --user status hermes-gateway --no-pager

Mai 14 14:11:35 agent systemd[911]: hermes-gateway.service: Failed with result 'exit-code'.
Mai 14 14:11:35 agent systemd[911]: hermes-gateway.service: Consumed 24.836s CPU time, 325.8M memory peak, 0B memory swap peak.
Mai 14 14:16:35 agent systemd[911]: hermes-gateway.service: Scheduled restart job, restart counter is at 8.
Mai 14 14:16:35 agent systemd[911]: Started hermes-gateway.service - Hermes Agent Gateway - Messaging Platform Integration.
Mai 14 14:16:36 agent python[300331]: WARNING gateway.run: Secret redaction: DISABLED (HERMES_REDACT_SECRETS=<REDACTED> API keys and tokens may appear verbatim in chat output, session JSONs, and logs. Set security.redact_secrets=<REDACTED> in config.yaml to re-enable.
✓ User gateway service is running
✓ Systemd linger is enabled (service survives logout)


Sir, kurz gesagt:

**„Secret Redaction deaktiviert“ bedeutet:**
Hermes maskiert aktuell erkannte Secrets **nicht automatisch**, bevor Tool-Ausgaben, Logs oder Session-Daten in den Gesprächskontext bzw. Gateway-Output gelangen.

Also: Wenn ich z. B. versehentlich eine Datei, Terminal-Ausgabe oder Config prüfe, die enthält:

- API Keys
- Bearer Tokens
- Bot Tokens
- OAuth Tokens
- Passwörter
- Private Keys
- Webhook Secrets

…dann besteht ohne Redaction ein höheres Risiko, dass diese Werte **im Klartext** landen in:

- Chat-Antworten
- Session JSONs
- Gateway Logs
- Tool-Ausgaben im Kontext
- ggf. Debug Reports

Nicht sehr gentlemanlike. Eher „Tresor offen, aber mit höflichem Schild“.

Ich habe den aktuellen Zustand geprüft:

- Gateway läuft.
- Gateway-Warnung sagt: **Secret redaction: DISABLED**
- In `~/.hermes/config.yaml` ist aktuell keine explizite `security.redact_secrets`-Konfiguration sichtbar.
- Laut Hermes-Konfiguration ist Secret Redaction standardmässig **aus**, wenn nicht explizit aktiviert.

## Was Redaction tut

Wenn aktiviert, versucht Hermes automatisch Strings zu maskieren, die wie Secrets aussehen, z. B.:

```text
sk-abc123...
```

würde eher als:

```text
sk-...<REDACTED>
```

oder ähnlich erscheinen.

## Was Redaction nicht ersetzt

Es ist **kein vollständiger Secret-Manager** und keine 100%-Garantie. Es ersetzt nicht:

- saubere `.env`-Trennung
- Rechtekonzept
- minimale Bot-Rechte
- keine Secrets in Git
- verschlüsselte Backups
- Rotation kompromittierter Keys

Aber es ist eine wichtige **Sicherheits-Schicht gegen versehentliches Leaken**.

## Meine Empfehlung

Für dieses System würde ich Secret Redaction **aktivieren**, weil Hermes hier mit Gateway, Telegram, lokalen Dateien, Logs, Cronjobs und Credentials arbeitet.

Der relevante Befehl wäre:

```bash
hermes config set security.redact_secrets true
```

Danach braucht es einen Gateway-Restart bzw. neue Session, weil diese Einstellung beim Start geladen wird.

Ich habe es noch **nicht geändert**, da das eine Security/Admin-Entscheidung ist und genau in dieses Topic gehört.

Explanation:
**Explaining configuration settings**

I need to clarify my sed redacted booleans since the pattern matched a key. It indicates they're disabled, and I should inspect the config docs showing that missing means default is off. The user asked, "what does it mean?" so I'll explain the risk and recommendations but won’t change anything without confirmation as it's an admin decision. Currently, there's no security section, and the settings indicate that secret redaction is disabled.


[M G] ok, setze das um.


Explanation:
**Executing configuration changes**

I need to take action and run the necessary configuration. The skill is already loaded and relevant, so my next steps are to run the command to set the configuration followed by a restart to verify it. I also need to consider the config path to ensure everything is correctly set up. I'll be using the terminal for this. It's just about making sure I execute the commands accurately!

todo

Secret Redaction in Hermes-Konfiguration aktivieren

Gateway neu starten, damit Einstellung greift

Status/Config verifizieren ohne Secrets auszugeben


terminal

hermes config set security.redact_secrets true


Output: ✓ Set security.redact_secrets = True in /home/agent/.hermes/config.yaml


Output: [Command timed out after 120s]


python - <<'PY'
import yaml, os
p=os.path.expanduser('~/.hermes/config.yaml')
with open(p) as f: cfg=yaml.safe_load(f) or {}
print('security.redact_secrets =', cfg.get('security',{}).get('redact_secrets'))
PY
systemctl --user is-active hermes-gateway || true
journalctl --user -u hermes-gateway -n 40 --no-pager | sed -E 's/(token|key|secret|password|api_key)([^[:space:]]*)[[:space:]]*[:=][[:space:]]*[^[:space:]]+/\1\2=<REDACTED>/Ig' | tail -20


Output:
security.redact_secrets = True
active
Mai 14 13:29:31 agent systemd[911]: hermes-gateway.service: Consumed 1min 36.428s CPU time, 888.2M memory peak, 0B memory swap peak.
Mai 14 13:34:32 agent systemd[911]: hermes-gateway.service: Scheduled restart job, restart counter is at 7.
Mai 14 13:34:32 agent systemd[911]: Started hermes-gateway.service - Hermes Agent Gateway - Messaging Platform Integration.
Mai 14 13:34:33 agent python[299673]: WARNING gateway.run: Secret redaction: DISABLED (HERMES_REDACT_SECRETS=<REDACTED> API keys and tokens may appear verbatim in chat output, session JSONs, and logs. Set security.redact_secrets=<REDACTED> in config.yaml to re-enable.
Mai 14 13:47:49 agent python[299673]: WARNING run_agent: Tool memory returned error (0.00s): {"success": false, "error": "Memory at 2,163/2,200 chars. Adding this entry (167 chars) would exceed the limit. Replace or remove existing entries first.", "current_entries": ["*Wichtige Erinnerungen,
Mai 14 14:08:20 agent python[299673]: WARNING run_agent: Tool memory returned error (0.00s): {"success": false, "error": "Memory at 2,163/2,200 chars. Adding this entry (226 chars) would exceed the limit. Replace or remove existing entries first.", "current_entries": ["*Wichtige Erinnerungen,
Mai 14 14:11:11 agent python[299673]: WARNING run_agent: Tool terminal returned error (20.12s): {"output": "[Command timed out after 20s]", "exit_code": 124, "error": null}
Mai 14 14:11:35 agent python[299673]: ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
Mai 14 14:11:35 agent python[299673]: │           ⚕ Hermes Gateway Starting...                 │
Mai 14 14:11:35 agent python[299673]: ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
Mai 14 14:11:35 agent python[299673]: │  Messaging platforms + cron scheduler                    │
Mai 14 14:11:35 agent python[299673]: │  Press Ctrl+C to stop                                   │
Mai 14 14:11:35 agent python[299673]: └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Mai 14 14:11:35 agent systemd[911]: hermes-gateway.service: Main process exited, code=exited, status=75/TEMPFAIL
Mai 14 14:11:35 agent systemd[911]: hermes-gateway.service: Failed with result 'exit-code'.
Mai 14 14:11:35 agent systemd[911]: hermes-gateway.service: Consumed 24.836s CPU time, 325.8M memory peak, 0B memory swap peak.
Mai 14 14:16:35 agent systemd[911]: hermes-gateway.service: Scheduled restart job, restart counter is at 8.
Mai 14 14:16:35 agent systemd[911]: Started hermes-gateway.service - Hermes Agent Gateway - Messaging Platform Integration.
Mai 14 14:16:36 agent python[300331]: WARNING gateway.run: Secret redaction: DISABLED (HERMES_REDACT_SECRETS=<REDACTED> API keys and tokens may appear verbatim in chat output, session JSONs, and logs. Set security.redact_secrets=<REDACTED> in config.yaml to re-enable.
Mai 14 14:23:40 agent python[300331]: WARNING run_agent: Tool terminal returned error (120.26s): {"output": "[Command timed out after 120s]", "exit_code": 124, "error": null}


Explanation:
**Evaluating restart method**

I’m working on restarting the user unit from a transient state. It seems like scheduling a delayed restart might be the way to go, but I need to verify afterward without getting killed in the process. I could try `systemctl --user try-reload-or-restart` with `--no-block`, as it returns quickly. Alternatively, using `systemd-run` to schedule a 10-second delay for the restart could work too. Lastly, I need to ensure I inform the user about the queued restart, but I’m not sure if everything will be fully set.
**Planning delayed execution**

I'm thinking that using `systemd-run` with a delay to execute something could be a good strategy. It seems like this approach would allow me to manage the timing and the execution flow more effectively. I should consider how to handle the output as well, making sure it’s collected appropriately. Overall, I want to ensure everything works smoothly and meets the user's needs without running into issues. Let's proceed with this plan!

systemd-run --user --unit=hermes-gateway-delayed-restart --on-active=10s /usr/bin/systemctl --user restart hermes-gateway


Output:
Running timer as unit: hermes-gateway-delayed-restart.timer
Will run service as unit: hermes-gateway-delayed-restart.service


Erledigt, Sir.

- `security.redact_secrets` wurde auf `true` gesetzt.
- Konfiguration verifiziert: **aktiviert**
- Gateway-Restart wurde zeitverzögert via systemd angestossen, damit die laufende Telegram-Antwort nicht mitten im Satz erschossen wird — auch wenn das für einen britischen Butler durchaus dramatisch wäre.

Hinweis: Der direkte `hermes gateway restart` aus dem Gateway heraus ist in ein Timeout gelaufen, weil man quasi versucht, den Ast neu zu starten, auf dem man sitzt. Deshalb habe ich den Restart sauber als verzögerten systemd-Job geplant.

Nach dem Neustart sollte Secret Redaction greifen.