A new technical warning has been issued regarding the HERMES.md metadata trap, which can lead to unexpected and massive token consumption for developers using AI coding assistants. When these hidden metadata files are included in Git repositories, AI assistants may recursively read them, causing a significant drain on API quotas and leading to surprise usage bills. Developers are urged to review their repository structures and implement proper ignore rules to prevent these automated assistants from consuming excessive resources.
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