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Hermes Agent

A working agent, one reusable workflow, and a deliberate choice about scheduling it.

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Before you start: A computer with terminal access and a supported model provider. Start locally before paying for a server.

Follow the suggested order below, then choose any reference guide you need.

Start with the essentials

A working agent, one reusable workflow, and a deliberate choice about scheduling it.

Not startedHand-cut paper Hermes harness coordinating a model core, memory drawer, tool tray, clock, and delivered briefStep 1

Hermes Agent Explained

Understand what Hermes adds to a language model, when to use it, and how to verify a first installation.

5 min readUpdated Aug 27, 2026

Not startedHand-cut paper installation path linking a laptop to a remote server through tool setup, security, and verification gatesStep 2

Install Hermes Agent on Mac or VPS

Install Hermes Agent on macOS, Linux, WSL2, Windows, or a VPS, connect one model provider, and verify it with `hermes doctor`.

8 min readUpdated Aug 6, 2026

Not startedHand-cut paper terminal and desktop workstations connected to one shared Hermes session and memory spoolStep 3

Hermes Agent TUI vs Desktop App

Choose between the Hermes TUI and Desktop App for each task. They run the same agent and share state, so you can also use both.

10 min readUpdated Jun 30, 2026

Not startedHand-cut paper Hermes server and laptop protected inside a private tunnel while public scanners are blocked outsideStep 4

Secure Hermes Agent with Tailscale and Scoped Keys

Secure a Hermes VPS before connecting a paid model account with Tailscale, scoped keys, and a 20-minute setup checklist.

10 min readUpdated Jun 29, 2026

Not startedHand-cut paper drafting desk routing a structured brief through model choices and a cost meterStep 5

Write Better Briefs and Control Cost with Hermes Commands

Compose a proper brief in your editor, inspect real usage, understand work patterns, and borrow a stronger model for one difficult turn.

13 min readUpdated Aug 25, 2026

Not startedHand-cut paper bundle of five reusable instruction cards driving a repeatable research workflowStep 6

Save a reusable Hermes workflow with skills

Write one clear procedure, test it on two inputs, and decide when it is ready to become a skill. Bundles are an optional next step.

6 min readUpdated Sep 8, 2026

Not startedHand-cut paper workshop turning source pages into a reusable deck of workflow cardsStep 7

Turn Your Best Workflow into a Hermes Command with /learn

Teach Hermes a repeatable workflow from a file, URL, or conversation, inspect the generated skill, and invoke it as your own slash command.

12 min readUpdated Aug 25, 2026

Not startedHand-cut paper automation desk showing a repeating loop, an idle heartbeat, and a calendar-driven delivery machineStep 8

Repeat, Watch, or Schedule? /loop, /heartbeat, and /cron

Choose the right Hermes automation for repeated work in this chat, an idle-time watch, or a durable scheduled job.

14 min readUpdated Aug 25, 2026

Integrations, hosting, skill maintenance, and command reference

Independent guides. Open one when you need it; these are optional, not a checklist to finish.

Not startedHand-cut paper MCP catalog bridge connecting Hermes to an external task board through authentication keys and permission controlsT05

Connect Hermes to Linear, GitHub, and Notion with MCP

Connect Hermes to outside apps through MCP, decide between catalog and custom servers, and install Linear without breaking your setup.

9 min readUpdated Jun 30, 2026

Not startedHand-cut paper model-routing switchyard sending task cards to efficient engines under a capped coin meterT06

Choose a Cost-Efficient Model for Hermes

Read AI model pricing, route routine tasks to lower-cost models, and set a $20 Hermes budget cap on day one.

11 min readUpdated Jun 30, 2026

Not startedHand-cut paper dawn automation workshop gathering research, producing a logged morning brief, and delivering it while the user sleepsT08

Automate Hermes with Cron, Kanban, and Subagents

Automate Hermes with daily cron jobs, multi-agent Kanban boards, and sub-agents, then troubleshoot the failures that derail each pattern.

13 min readUpdated Jun 30, 2026

Not startedHand-cut paper workload case sorting coding, automation, multi-agent, and cloud tasks among four distinct harness workstationsT09

Hermes vs Claude Code, Mavis, and Gemini

Compare four AI agent harnesses shipping in 2026 by workload, cost, setup, coding, and long-running automation.

12 min readUpdated Jun 30, 2026

Not startedHand-cut paper always-on VPS cabinet with a containerized Hermes workspace, private laptop access, clock, backup, and budget controlsT10

Run Hermes Agent on a Hostinger VPS

Choose between Hostinger's self-hosted Hermes VPS and Managed Hermes, compare plans, deploy safely, and budget beyond the server price.

14 min readUpdated Aug 5, 2026

Not startedHand-cut paper workflow routing a request through named capabilities, active execution, and a separate human verification gateT11

Install Oh My Hermes and Run a Verified Workflow

Add Oh My Hermes to an existing Hermes Agent setup, verify the local integration, run a first evidence-aware workflow, and recover cleanly.

16 min readUpdated Aug 12, 2026

Not startedPaper-cutout illustration of an empty window frame like a puppet theater, with a paper cursor pulling levers connected to gearsT12

Set Up Hermes Browser Use Mode Safely

Choose a Hermes browser provider, verify Browser Use mode, protect private sessions, and test the setup on one bounded task.

6 min readUpdated Aug 27, 2026

Not startedHand-cut paper workshop sorting reusable instruction cards into active, waiting, and recoverable archive traysT13

Clean Up Hermes Skills Safely with Curator

Audit a crowded Hermes skill library, preview Curator's decisions, protect important workflows, and recover or roll back anything it archives.

14 min readUpdated Aug 20, 2026

Not startedHand-cut paper evaluation rig comparing two identical task lanes, one supplied with a reusable skill cardT14

Test Hermes Agent Skills with NVIDIA SkillEvaluator

Add NVIDIA's advisory scan to Hermes skill installs, inspect the findings, and measure whether one of your own skills improves real agent work.

18 min readUpdated Aug 20, 2026

Not startedHand-cut paper control desk splitting work into an independent lane, a waiting queue, and a redirected taskT16

Multitask in Hermes with /background, /queue, and /steer

Choose whether a new request should run separately now, wait for later, or redirect the work already in progress.

11 min readUpdated Aug 25, 2026

Not startedHand-cut paper trail moving through checkpoints and a verification gate to a finished reportT17

Stop Saying Keep Going: Persistent Work with /goal

Give Hermes a measurable completion contract, add subgoals, and let it continue until the work is verified or genuinely blocked.

13 min readUpdated Aug 25, 2026

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See and Fix a Crowded Hermes Context with /context

Inspect what is filling Hermes' working context, preview a safe compression boundary, and preserve the newest important exchanges.

12 min readUpdated Aug 25, 2026

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Name, Resume, and Branch Your Best Hermes Conversations

Give important chats memorable names, return to them later, and explore an alternative without losing the original conversation.

10 min readUpdated Aug 25, 2026

Not startedHand-cut paper approval desk sorting personal facts and reusable workflows into separate reviewed archivesT22

Keep Hermes Useful Without Losing Control of Memory and Skills

Review proposed memories and skills, improve what Hermes has learned, and audit the resulting personal knowledge graph.

14 min readUpdated Aug 25, 2026

Not startedHand-cut paper template catalog feeding a reviewed schedule card into a calendar machineT23

Build Your First Safe Automation with /blueprint

Start from a guided Hermes automation template, review every filled slot, and keep suggested schedules behind an approval decision.

11 min readUpdated Aug 25, 2026

Not startedHand-cut paper microphone and local listening dial passing a conversation ribbon from laptop to phoneT24

Talk to Hermes and Continue on Your Phone

Use voice mode and a local wake listener, then hand the same session to a configured messaging platform without losing its transcript.

12 min readUpdated Aug 25, 2026