Wrap Hermes Agent in a leash: USD caps + egress allowlist + audit log in 30 lines
The article discusses the development of agentleash, a Python guardrail for the Hermes Agent. This tool aims to enhance safety by implementing various restrictions on tool calls, including financial caps and an egress allowlist. The integration of agentleash with Hermes Agent is designed to provide a secure environment for executing actions while maintaining oversight and control.
- ▪Agentleash is a Python guardrail that adds safety features to the Hermes Agent.
- ▪It includes a USD per-run cap, a per-call dollar cap, and an egress allowlist to restrict unauthorized access.
- ▪The tool logs all actions in an append-only JSONL audit log to ensure accountability.
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