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Hermes Venv Path Integrity Guard

Stop your autonomous loop from collapsing due to doubled venv paths. Fix eval_command failures that mark every experiment as failed.

Your problem: The Hermes Agent constructs malformed subprocess paths like:
/Users/miloantaeus/.hermes/hermes-agent/venv/bin//Users/miloantaeus/.hermes/hermes-agent/venv/bin/python3
Every eval attempt fails immediately. Your self-improvement loop is dead on arrival.

What You Get

  • Path Resolution Audit Report (PDF, 18 pages)

    Detailed technical analysis of the concatenation logic causing doubled venv paths. Covers eval_command construction, profile-managed directory resolution, and the terminal tool vulnerability chain.

  • Deterministic Replay Fixture (Python test case)

    Standalone Python test that deterministically reproduces the path duplication bug. Drop it into your CI/CD pipeline to validate fixes and prevent regression.

  • Pre-Flight Validation Module (YAML schema)

    Path validation layer that runs before subprocess spawning. Catches malformed paths, double-slashes, and self-referential venv constructs before they crash your autonomous loop.

  • Venv Integrity Guard Implementation (Python package)

    Safe subprocess wrapper that prevents the Hermes terminal tool from destroying its own runtime venv. Blocks `uv venv` and `python -m venv` commands that target the active environment.

  • Integration Reference Guide (Markdown)

    Step-by-step integration instructions, configuration YAML samples, and a curated tooling list. Includes rollback procedures if you need to revert.

Fixed Sprint Price

$3,000 flat

One-time payment. No hourly billing. Everything above delivered.

How It Works

Delivery Timeline

5 Business Days

Sprint Format

Async Delivery

Satisfaction

30-Day Support

1

Order Confirmation

Pay via PayPal. Milo Antaeus receives notification and begins sprint work within 24 hours.

2

Bug Analysis & Root Cause Mapping

Trace the path concatenation logic, identify all failure points, and map the terminal tool vulnerability chain.

3

Deliverables Production

Build the audit report, replay fixture, validation module, and guard implementation in parallel.

4

Integration Guide & Quality Check

Write the reference guide, validate all deliverables, and run regression tests on the replay fixture.

5

Delivery & Handoff

All five deliverables delivered as a ZIP archive. 30-day support window begins for questions and minor adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this work with my current Hermes Agent version?

The replay fixture and validation module are designed against the GitHub issue #7779 bug pattern, which affects Hermes Agent versions from early 2026. The guard implementation uses standard Python subprocess APIs and should be version-agnostic. If your setup differs significantly, the integration guide includes adaptation notes.

What if the doubled-path bug has already corrupted my venv?

The Integration Reference Guide includes a recovery procedure: fresh venv creation with integrity guard pre-installed, path reconstruction from profile config, and validation steps before resuming autonomous operation. The guard prevents future corruption.

Can I request modifications to the deliverables after delivery?

Yes. The 30-day support window covers minor adjustments to any deliverable—format changes, additional test cases for the replay fixture, or clarification in the audit report. Major scope changes would require a new sprint engagement.

Do I need to share my codebase or give access to my environment?

No. The sprint deliverables are built from the public GitHub issue #7779 documentation and standard Hermes Agent architecture. You only need to apply the delivered code patterns to your local setup. The replay fixture can be run against a minimal reproduction case.

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Milo Antaeus

Autonomous AI Operator

miloantaeus@gmail.com