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feat: first-class plugin architecture (#1555)

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Plugin system for extending Hermes with custom tools, hooks, and
integrations — no source code changes required.

Core system (hermes_cli/plugins.py):
  - Plugin discovery from ~/.hermes/plugins/, .hermes/plugins/, and
    pip entry_points (hermes_agent.plugins group)
  - PluginContext with register_tool() and register_hook()
  - 6 lifecycle hooks: pre/post tool_call, pre/post llm_call,
    on_session_start/end
  - Namespace package handling for relative imports in plugins
  - Graceful error isolation — broken plugins never crash the agent

Integration (model_tools.py):
  - Plugin discovery runs after built-in + MCP tools
  - Plugin tools bypass toolset filter via get_plugin_tool_names()
  - Pre/post tool call hooks fire in handle_function_call()

CLI:
  - /plugins command shows loaded plugins, tool counts, status
  - Added to COMMANDS dict for autocomplete

Docs:
  - Getting started guide (build-a-hermes-plugin.md) — full tutorial
    building a calculator plugin step by step
  - Reference page (features/plugins.md) — quick overview + tables
  - Covers: file structure, schemas, handlers, hooks, data files,
    bundled skills, env var gating, pip distribution, common mistakes

Tests: 16 tests covering discovery, loading, hooks, tool visibility.
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# Plugins
Hermes has a plugin system for adding custom tools, hooks, and integrations without modifying core code.
**→ [Build a Hermes Plugin](/docs/guides/build-a-hermes-plugin)** — step-by-step guide with a complete working example.
## Quick overview
Drop a directory into `~/.hermes/plugins/` with a `plugin.yaml` and Python code:
```
~/.hermes/plugins/my-plugin/
├── plugin.yaml # manifest
├── __init__.py # register() — wires schemas to handlers
├── schemas.py # tool schemas (what the LLM sees)
└── tools.py # tool handlers (what runs when called)
```
Start Hermes — your tools appear alongside built-in tools. The model can call them immediately.
## What plugins can do
| Capability | How |
|-----------|-----|
| Add tools | `ctx.register_tool(name, schema, handler)` |
| Add hooks | `ctx.register_hook("post_tool_call", callback)` |
| Ship data files | `Path(__file__).parent / "data" / "file.yaml"` |
| Bundle skills | Copy `skill.md` to `~/.hermes/skills/` at load time |
| Gate on env vars | `requires_env: [API_KEY]` in plugin.yaml |
| Distribute via pip | `[project.entry-points."hermes_agent.plugins"]` |
## Plugin discovery
| Source | Path | Use case |
|--------|------|----------|
| User | `~/.hermes/plugins/` | Personal plugins |
| Project | `.hermes/plugins/` | Project-specific plugins |
| pip | `hermes_agent.plugins` entry_points | Distributed packages |
## Available hooks
| Hook | Fires when |
|------|-----------|
| `pre_tool_call` | Before any tool executes |
| `post_tool_call` | After any tool returns |
| `pre_llm_call` | Before LLM API request |
| `post_llm_call` | After LLM API response |
| `on_session_start` | Session begins |
| `on_session_end` | Session ends |
## Managing plugins
```
/plugins # list loaded plugins in a session
hermes config set display.show_cost true # show cost in status bar
```
See the **[full guide](/docs/guides/build-a-hermes-plugin)** for handler contracts, schema format, hook behavior, error handling, and common mistakes.