Hermes Reasoning Module

This module implements advanced reasoning capabilities as a production-ready ahserver module that complements the harnessed_agent execution layer. It provides intelligent context analysis, multi-step planning, tool coordination, and error recovery while maintaining strict safety boundaries.

Architecture Overview

Reasoning Layer (harnessed_reasoning) + Execution Layer (harnessed_agent)

User Request
    │
    ▼
[Hermes Reasoning Module] ←→ Intelligent Context (Memory/Sessions/Skills)
    │
    ▼  
Execution Plan with Safety Checks
    │
    ▼
[Hermes Agent Module] ←→ Database/Tools/Remote Skills
    │
    ▼
Execution Results → User Response

Core Capabilities

1. Context-Aware Reasoning

• Intelligent Context Gathering: Automatically retrieves relevant memory, sessions, and skills
• Cross-Session Integration: Searches past conversations for relevant context
• User Preference Awareness: Respects stored user preferences and constraints
• Token-Optimized Context: Manages context within token limits

2. Advanced Planning & Decomposition

• Task Decomposition: Breaks complex requests into manageable subtasks
• Multi-Step Planning: Creates detailed execution plans with dependencies
• Tool Selection Intelligence: Selects appropriate tools based on task requirements
• Confidence Scoring: Provides confidence metrics for decision quality

3. Safety & Security

• Strict Safety Mode: Blocks dangerous operations (file deletion, system commands)
• Moderate Safety Mode: Allows common operations with caution
• Lenient Safety Mode: Minimal restrictions for trusted environments
• User Preference Enforcement: Respects user-defined safety constraints

4. Error Recovery & Resilience

• Automatic Error Detection: Identifies failed tool executions
• Recovery Strategy Selection: Applies appropriate recovery strategies
• Alternative Path Execution: Tries alternative approaches when primary fails
• Graceful Degradation: Continues with partial success when possible

5. Production Features

• Full Multi-User Isolation: Complete data separation between users
• Persistent Session Storage: All reasoning sessions stored in database
• Audit Trail: Complete history of reasoning decisions and executions
• Configuration Management: Runtime-configurable reasoning parameters

Integration with Hermes Agent

The harnessed_reasoning module is designed to work seamlessly with harnessed_agent:

• Shared Database Schema: Both modules use compatible database structures
• Common Authentication: Integrates with same RBAC and user context system
• Complementary APIs: Reasoning functions feed execution functions
• Unified Frontend: Combined UI through bricks-framework integration

Database Schema

Single table following database-table-definition-spec:

• harnessed_reasoning_sessions: Complete reasoning session records with execution plans, safety violations, and status tracking

Frontend Integration

All interfaces follow bricks-framework requirements:

• Pure JSON format (.ui files)
• Tab-based navigation for organized interface
• Standard CRUD operations with proper parameter validation
• User context automatically propagated

Installation

1. Install harnessed_agent first (required dependency)
2. Clone this repository to your ~/repos directory
3. Install the module: pip install -e .
4. The module loads automatically via load_harnessed_reasoning() function
5. Access at /harnessed_reasoning/harnessed_reasoning.ui

Dependencies

• harnessed_agent >=1.0.0 (required)
• ahserver >=1.0.0 (with user context support)
• appPublic >=1.0.0
• sqlor-database-module >=1.0.0

Configuration Options

• max_reasoning_steps: Maximum steps per reasoning session (default: 10)
• max_tool_calls_per_step: Maximum concurrent tool calls (default: 5)
• enable_cross_session_search: Auto-search past sessions (default: true)
• enable_skill_auto_loading: Auto-load relevant skills (default: true)
• safety_mode: Security level (strict/moderate/lenient, default: strict)
• max_context_tokens: Context token limit (default: 4000)
• enable_error_recovery: Auto-recovery from errors (default: true)

Verification Checklist

• Module loads correctly via load_harnessed_reasoning() function
• All functions work with user context propagation
• Database operations follow sqlor specifications with user isolation
• Frontend renders correctly with bricks-framework
• CRUD operations function as defined with automatic user filtering
• Package builds successfully with pyproject.toml
• Follows all three specification skills exactly
• Production-ready with no example code
• Multi-user isolation verified and secure
• RBAC integration works seamlessly
• Safety modes properly implemented and tested
• Error recovery mechanisms functional
• Full integration with harnessed_agent module

Usage Examples

Basic Reasoning and Execution

result = await hermes_reason_and_execute(
    "Create a new Python module for data processing",
    execute_immediately=True
)

Planning Only (No Execution)

plan = await hermes_reason_and_execute(
    "Analyze the security implications of this code",
    execute_immediately=False
)

Session Retrieval

session = await hermes_get_reasoning_session("session_123")

This implementation represents a complete, production-ready reasoning engine that transforms natural language requests into safe, executable plans while maintaining full context awareness and user isolation.