This page documents the specialist profiles available in the Hermes system, their capabilities, and how to route tasks to them. Specialized profiles enable coordinated multi-agent workflows through targeted delegation.
| Specialist | Capabilities | Tasks I Would Route To Them |
|---|
| backend-engineer? | API design, database schema, server architecture, REST/gRPC, microservices, authentication, caching, performance optimization | Designing REST APIs, setting up PostgreSQL schemas, implementing authentication flows, optimizing database queries, designing microservices architecture, implementing webhooks, building background job systems |
| frontend-engineer? | React/Vue/Angular, component architecture, state management, API integration, responsive design, accessibility | Building React dashboards, implementing state management (Redux/Zustand), creating responsive UIs, integrating with backend APIs, optimizing frontend performance, implementing real-time features (WebSocket) |
| platform-engineer? | CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, infrastructure as code, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform | Setting up CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/GitLab), containerizing applications, configuring Kubernetes deployments, managing cloud infrastructure, implementing infrastructure as code patterns |
| data-architect? | Database design, data modeling, ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehousing, data governance, schema evolution | Designing star/snowflake schemas, planning data migrations, designing ETL pipelines, establishing data governance policies, planning schema evolution strategies |
| data-engineer? | Data pipelines, batch processing, stream processing, data lake architecture, data quality, data validation | Building ETL pipelines with Airflow/dbt, implementing stream processing with Kafka/Flink, setting up data lakes, creating data quality checks, implementing CDC pipelines |
| data-scientist? | Statistical analysis, machine learning, predictive modeling, data visualization, statistical inference | Building predictive models, conducting A/B tests, analyzing experimental data, creating visualizations (matplotlib/plotly), statistical hypothesis testing, feature engineering |
| ml-engineer? | Model training, fine-tuning, MLOps, model serving, evaluation pipelines, experiment tracking | Fine-tuning LLMs, deploying models to production, setting up MLOps pipelines, monitoring model performance, experiment tracking with Weights & Biases, model serving with vLLM |
| site-reliability-engineer? | System reliability, monitoring, incident response, capacity planning, distributed systems debugging | Investigating system failures, setting up monitoring dashboards, planning capacity, responding to incidents, debugging distributed systems issues |
| debugger? | Root cause analysis, code debugging, reproduction strategies, debugging methodology, tool usage | Debugging production issues, reproducing bugs, conducting root cause analysis, debugging memory leaks, debugging race conditions |
| Specialist | Capabilities | Tasks I Would Route To Them |
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| technical-architect? | System architecture, architectural decision records, technology selection, scalability planning, design patterns | Creating ADRs for architectural decisions, designing system architecture, selecting technologies, planning system scalability, documenting design patterns |
| ux-designer? | User research, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, user flows, interaction design | Conducting user research, creating wireframes, designing user flows, prototyping interfaces, planning usability testing sessions |
| brand-designer? | Brand identity, visual design systems, design tokens, component libraries, design documentation | Creating brand guidelines, designing visual systems, establishing design tokens, documenting component libraries, maintaining design systems |
| Specialist | Capabilities | Tasks I Would Route To Them |
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| product-manager? | Product strategy, roadmap planning, stakeholder management, requirements gathering, prioritization, go-to-market | Creating product roadmaps, gathering requirements, prioritizing features, defining success metrics, go-to-market strategy |
| cpo? | Product vision, strategic product planning, competitive analysis, product lifecycle management | Defining product vision, strategic planning, competitive analysis, product lifecycle management |
| cto? | Technology strategy, technical decision-making, technology evaluation, R&D planning | Technology strategy, evaluating new technologies, R&D planning, technical decision-making |
| cmo? | Marketing strategy, positioning, messaging, go-to-market strategy, campaign planning | Marketing strategy, positioning/messaging, go-to-market campaigns, marketing planning |
| CEO? | Strategic decision-making, business strategy, high-level planning, executive oversight | Strategic decisions, business strategy, high-level planning, executive oversight |
| coo? | Operational design, process optimization, organizational scaling, workflow management | Process design, operational efficiency, workflow optimization, organizational scaling |
| cfo? | Financial modeling, unit economics, budget planning, financial analysis, cost-benefit analysis | Financial modeling, budget planning, cost-benefit analysis, unit economics analysis |
| chief-of-staff? | Coordination, gatekeeping, agenda management, cross-functional alignment, process improvement | Coordinating complex projects, managing agendas, cross-functional alignment, process improvement |
| chro? | Organizational design, team structure, talent strategy, HR processes | Organizational design, team structure, talent strategy, HR process design |
| clo? | Legal strategy, regulatory compliance, risk management, contract review | Legal strategy, regulatory compliance, risk management, contract review |
| Specialist | Capabilities | Tasks I Would Route To Them |
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| technical-writer? | Technical documentation, API documentation, user guides, API reference, knowledge base | Writing API documentation, creating user guides, documenting technical specs, building knowledge bases |
| writer? | Content creation, narrative writing, documentation, creative writing, technical writing | Creating content pieces, writing narratives, creating documentation, drafting articles |
| copy-editor? | Copy editing, grammar checking, style enforcement, proofreading, voice audit | Proofreading content, enforcing style guides, voice auditing, grammar checking |
| editor? | Editorial methodology, argument coherence, voice discipline, article structure | Improving argument structure, voice discipline, editorial review, content refinement |
| Specialist | Capabilities | Tasks I Would Route To Them |
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| qa-engineer? | Test strategy, test plans, test cases, automation, quality assurance, testing methodologies | Creating test strategies, writing test plans, designing test cases, implementing test automation |
| reviewer? | Code review, security audit, quality review, feedback synthesis, pull request review | Reviewing code PRs, conducting security audits, synthesizing feedback, reviewing documentation |
| verifier? | Verification methodology, acceptance criteria, quality gates, validation | Verifying against acceptance criteria, quality gate enforcement, validation testing |
| Specialist | Capabilities | Tasks I Would Route To Them |
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| implementation-planner? | Work breakdown, dependency mapping, task sequencing, project planning | Breaking down work into tasks, mapping dependencies, sequencing tasks, project planning |
| kanban-strategist? | Kanban methodology, flow optimization, board design, process improvement | Designing Kanban boards, optimizing workflow, process improvement, team coordination |
| curator? | Skill lifecycle management, skill maintenance, skill organization, knowledge curation | Managing agent-created skills, organizing skill catalogs, maintaining skill documentation |
| spec-driven-development? | Specification authoring, specification review, SDD phase-gate review, verification | Writing formal specifications, conducting SDD reviews, verifying acceptance criteria |
| oss-contributor? | Open source contribution workflow, contribution guidelines, PR workflows | Contributing to open source, following contribution guidelines, managing PR workflows |
| Specialist | Capabilities | Tasks I Would Route To Them |
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| copy-editor-methodology? | Editorial methodology, style guide enforcement, grammar checking, voice audit | Deep editorial work, style guide enforcement, voice discipline |
| editor-review-methodology? | Editorial review, fact-checking, voice audit, content refinement | Detailed editorial reviews, fact-checking, voice auditing |
| editorial-methodology? | Editorial methodology, voice discipline, article structure | Editorial work, voice discipline, structural improvements |
| financial-modeling? | CFO methodology, unit economics, financial modeling, P&L analysis | Financial modeling, unit economics, cost-benefit analysis |
| legal-strategy? | CLO methodology, regulatory landscape, legal strategy, risk management | Legal strategy, regulatory compliance, risk management |
| product-methodology? | Product management frameworks embedded in references/ | Product management methodology, framework application |
| product-strategy? | CPO methodology, strategic planning, competitive analysis | Strategic planning, competitive analysis, product strategy |
| research-methodology? | Professional research methodology, investigative research, evidence gathering | Deep research, investigative work, evidence gathering |
| researcher-workflow? | Non-interactive deep research pipeline, specialist subagent research | Deep research pipelines, subagent research coordination |
| strategy-frameworks? | CEO methodology, strategic planning, competitive analysis | Strategic planning, competitive analysis, framework application |
| systematic-debugging? | 4-phase root cause debugging, bug investigation, debugging methodology | Root cause debugging, bug investigation, systematic debugging |
| technology-radar? | CTO methodology, technology evaluation, architecture guidance | Technology evaluation, technology radar, architecture guidance |
