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Edit the file that defines your Hermes identity.
Use this page to edit SOUL.md, the durable identity file Hermes reads from
/workspace/.hermes/SOUL.md.
How Hermes uses it
Hermes loads SOUL.md from /workspace/.hermes as the primary identity slot in the system prompt.
- Use it for durable voice, tone, principles, and response style.
- Keep project-specific instructions in
AGENTS.md, not here. - If the file is missing, Hermes falls back to the default identity.
Editing guidance
Write directly and concretely. Strong SOUL.md files describe who the agent is, how it sounds, and what it consistently optimizes for.