Guides & WorkflowsSunday, November 1, 2026
Agent Portability: The Brain Is Files in Git (Larry’s Desk Series)
Long-form practical guide on making a self-hosted agent (Claude Code / Hermes-style) portable across machines. Documents three failed approaches (always-on gateway, rsync copy, declarative machine rebuild) and the one that held: private git repo of the agent’s home folder (settings, hooks, skills, memory) with end-of-session commits. Includes a 5-step checklist, what cannot be carried (logins, packages, assumptions), and a read-only audit prompt to hand to your agent.
Why it matters
One of the highest-signal practical posts for anyone running persistent agents. Prevents common portability and backup mistakes.
