hermes-imports
Converts local Hermes workflows into sanitized ECC skills for public reuse.
What it does
This tool helps turn repetitive workflows you use on your computer (called Hermes) into reusable and safe instructions for others (called ECC). It removes personal or sensitive information so everything can be shared smoothly.
When to use it
- ✓When a process you repeat in Hermes needs to be shared.
- ✓To create an instruction template others can use.
- ✓When preparing a work guide that cannot contain private data.
Example of what to ask your AI
“Turn this Hermes workflow into a safe ECC instruction, removing local paths and account names.”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
The tool identifies the repeatable parts of your work, removes sensitive information like passwords or specific computer paths, and rewrites them generically. This ensures what's shared is useful but doesn't expose your data.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add affaan-m/ECC --skill hermes-importsOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/affaan-m/ECC/main/skills/hermes-imports/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
Hermes Imports
Use this skill when turning a repeated Hermes workflow into something safe to ship in ECC.
Hermes is the operator shell. ECC is the reusable workflow layer. Imports should move stable patterns from Hermes into ECC without moving private state.
When To Use
- A Hermes workflow has repeated enough times to become reusable.
- A local operator prompt should become a public ECC skill.
- A launch, content, research, or engineering workflow needs sanitized handoff docs.
- A workflow mentions local paths, credentials, personal datasets, or private account names that must be removed before publication.
Import Rules
- Convert local paths to repo-relative paths or placeholders.
- Replace live account names with role labels such as
operator,default profile, orworkspace owner. - Describe credential requirements by provider name only.
- Keep examples narrow and operational.
- Do not ship raw workspace exports, tokens, OAuth files, health data, CRM data, or finance data.
- If the workflow requires private state to make sense, keep it local.
Sanitization Checklist
Before committing an imported workflow, scan for:
- absolute paths such as
/Users/... ~/.hermespaths unless the doc is explicitly explaining local setup- API keys, tokens, cookies, OAuth files, or bearer strings
- phone numbers, private email addresses, and personal contact graphs
- client names, family names, or account names that are not already public
- revenue, health, or CRM details
- raw logs that include tool output from private systems
Conversion Pattern
- Identify the repeatable operator loop.
- Strip private inputs and outputs.
- Rewrite local paths as repo-relative examples.
- Turn one-off instructions into a
When To Usesection and a short process. - Add concrete output requirements.
- Run a secret and local-path scan before opening a PR.
Example: Launch Handoff
Local Hermes prompt:
Read my local workspace files and finalize launch copy.
ECC-safe version:
Use the public release pack under docs/releases/<version>/.
Return one X thread, one LinkedIn post, one recording checklist, and the missing assets list.
Example: Quiet-Hours Operator Job
Local Hermes job:
Run my private inbox, finance, and content checks overnight.
ECC-safe version:
Describe the scheduler policy, the quiet-hours window, the escalation rules, and the categories of checks. Do not include private data sources or credentials.
Output Contract
Return:
- candidate ECC skill name
- sanitized workflow summary
- required public inputs
- private inputs removed
- remaining risks
- files that should be created or updated
FAQ
What are Hermes and ECC?
Hermes is the environment where you run your workflows locally. ECC is a system for sharing these workflows safely and reusably with others.
What kind of information is removed?
Information like file paths on your computer (e.g., /Users/your_name/), passwords, API keys, phone numbers, personal emails, and client names are removed or replaced with generic descriptions.
What happens to private data if it's needed?
If the workflow truly needs private information to function, it should remain local and not be turned into a public ECC template.
Details
Original description by the author
Convert local Hermes operator workflows into sanitized ECC skills and release-pack artifacts. Use when preparing a Hermes workflow for public ECC reuse without leaking private workspace state, credentials, or local-only paths.
repo: affaan-m/ECC
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 280k
- Ranking position
- #204
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- 10/15/2026
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