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   "does": "Hooks write_file and patch so edits land in a scratch copy until stage_apply, with diffs and SHA-256 receipts.",
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   "does": "An append-only, hash-chained memory provider that keeps corrections beside the originals, cites lines on recall and can optionally mirror to Walrus Mainnet.",
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   "does": "A toggleable Desktop toolbox (today pad, pomodoro, time log, formatter, converters, regex/diff/UUID/cron/QR) that the agent can also call for exact answers.",
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   "does": "Measures which element receives the center tap at each viewport width for a local web control, and replays the check after a fix.",
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   "does": "A Desktop dashboard to launch, start, stop and terminate EC2, invoke Lambda and manage S3, with a demo mode and activity verification.",
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   "best": "Destructive actions require typing the target, and a credential-free demo plus screenshot make it easy to try.",
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   "does": "Reflexes: YAML step files that Hermes runs without model turns between steps, gated by the user's yes, with a guard hook and shipped health reflex.",
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   "name": "qrblox",
   "does": "A README-only bundle pointing Hermes at the vendor's hosted MCP server for QR codes, menus and loyalty campaigns.",
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