In April 2026, Niyant enhanced the NousResearch/hermes-agent repository by developing a security-focused feature for Telegram platform integration. He implemented support for custom base URLs and credential proxies, allowing Telegram API requests to be routed securely without exposing bot tokens on the VM. Using Python and leveraging skills in API integration, backend development, and security, Niyant also introduced an extra.base_file_url parameter to facilitate secure file downloads. This work centralized credential management and reduced the attack surface for Telegram workflows. The single-commit change demonstrated a thoughtful approach to operational control and positioned the agent for broader, security-first platform integrations.