diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index fbd91735e..f8344ad13 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -105,8 +105,8 @@
 # Script whose stdout prefills new-session context (legacy generic hook; the
 # WebUI dynamic-recall hook in config.yaml takes precedence when configured).
 # HERMES_WEBUI_PREFILL_MESSAGES_SCRIPT=/path/to/script
-# HERMES_WEBUI_PREFILL_MESSAGES_SCRIPT_TIMEOUT=10
-# HERMES_WEBUI_PREFILL_CONTEXT_MAX_CHARS=20000
+# HERMES_WEBUI_PREFILL_MESSAGES_SCRIPT_TIMEOUT=5
+# HERMES_WEBUI_PREFILL_CONTEXT_MAX_CHARS=12000
 
 # Extra sources for the notes drawer (see docs for the expected format).
 # HERMES_WEBUI_EXTERNAL_NOTES_SOURCES=