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hermes status Command — Complete Reference & Examples
Complete reference for hermes status: display the status of Hermes Agent components — environment, API keys, auth providers, and more.
July 27, 2026
Overview
hermes status displays the status of Hermes Agent components: the runtime environment, configured API keys, auth providers, and related checks. It is the go-to command for a quick, at-a-glance overview of your installation.
hermes status
Options
| Option |
Description |
--all |
Show all details (redacted for sharing) |
--deep |
Run deep checks (may take longer) |
What It Reports
| Section |
Content |
| Environment |
Project directory, Python version, .env file presence, model and provider |
| API Keys |
Per-provider status: set or not set |
| Auth Providers |
Login state for each auth provider, with a fix command when not logged in |
Common Scenarios
Quick Overview
hermes status
# At-a-glance health check of the environment, keys, and auth state
Sharing a Status Report
hermes status --all
# Show every detail — output is redacted for safe sharing
Deep Diagnostics
hermes status --deep
# Run deeper checks; may take longer than a plain status
Verifying Setup After Configuration
hermes status
# Confirm your API keys and auth providers show as configured
Tips
- Output is redacted by default so it is safe to share; use
--all to reveal everything
--deep runs additional checks and can take longer- When something looks wrong, the output often points to the next command to run
- Combine with
hermes doctor for deeper configuration diagnostics