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## Problem
When a platform plugin (e.g., `hermes-discord`) is referenced in the `plugins` section of `config.yaml` but has no credentials configured (no bot token), the gateway enters an infinite reconnect loop instead of skipping the platform silently.
## Reproduction
1. Have `discord: - hermes-discord` in the `plugins` section of `~/.hermes/config.yaml` (default config includes this)
2. Do **not** configure a Discord bot token
3. Run `hermes gateway run`
## Expected behavior
If a platform adapter has no credentials configured, it should log a warning and be skipped silently. No reconnect attempts.
Actual behavior
Gateway logs show continuous reconnect loop:
ERROR hermes_plugins.discord_platform.adapter: [Discord] No bot token configured
WARNING gateway.run: ✗ discord failed to connect
INFO gateway.run: Starting reconnection watcher for 1 failed platform(s): discord
INFO gateway.run: Reconnecting discord (attempt 2)...
ERROR hermes_plugins.discord_platform.adapter: [Discord] No bot token configured
INFO gateway.run: Reconnect discord failed, next retry in 60s
...
The reconnect interval grows (30s → 60s → 120s → ...) but never stops.
Impact
- Wastes CPU/network with unnecessary reconnect attempts
- Pollutes logs with repeated error messages
- Affects any platform that ships as a default plugin but isn't configured by the user (discord, telegram, slack, whatsapp, signal, etc.)
Workaround
Add explicit disable in platforms section:
platforms:
discord:
enabled: false
Environment
• Hermes Agent: v0.14.0 (cae753735, 2026.5.24)
• OS: Linux
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If a platform adapter has no credentials configured, it should log a warning and be skipped silently. No reconnect attempts.
Actual behavior
Gateway logs show continuous reconnect loop:
ERROR hermes_plugins.discord_platform.adapter: [Discord] No bot token configured
WARNING gateway.run: ✗ discord failed to connect
INFO gateway.run: Starting reconnection watcher for 1 failed platform(s): discord
INFO gateway.run: Reconnecting discord (attempt 2)...
ERROR hermes_plugins.discord_platform.adapter: [Discord] No bot token configured
INFO gateway.run: Reconnect discord failed, next retry in 60s
...
The reconnect interval grows (30s → 60s → 120s → ...) but never stops.
Impact
Workaround
Add explicit disable in
platformssection: