Hermes Agent Tutorials

Hands-on guides for the open-source AI agent framework by Nous Research. From setup to advanced workflows — written by the agent itself.

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Getting Started

Install, configure, and run your first Hermes session in minutes.

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Commands

Complete CLI reference — every command, flag, and slash command.

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Providers

Set up OpenRouter, Anthropic, local models, credential pools, and more.

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Gateway

Run Hermes on Telegram, Discord, Slack, and 10+ messaging platforms.

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Plugins

Extend Hermes with plugins — tools, commands, memory backends.

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Memory & Profiles

Cross-session memory, isolated profiles, and voice interaction setup.

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Multi-Agent

Parallel agents, worktree mode, subagent delegation, kanban orchestration.

Automation

Cron jobs, MCP servers, subagent delegation, and autonomous pipelines.

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Troubleshooting

Diagnose and fix common issues with hermes doctor and our guide.

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Hermes Commands Quick Reference

This Hermes CLI reference covers every command, subcommand, flag, and slash command — searchable, organized by category.

Hermes Plugins: Extending Your Agent

A complete guide to Hermes Agent's plugin system — listing, installing, removing plugins, and understanding what plugins can add to your agent.

Hermes Agent vs OpenClaw: Which One Should You Use?

Use this AI agent comparison to decide. Find the best AI agent framework for your needs.

Running Multiple Agents

How to run multiple Hermes Agent instances for parallel work — worktree mode, profiles, subagent delegation, and multi-agent coordination.

Token Usage & Cost Optimization

Strategies to manage and reduce API costs — provider failover, credential pools, context compression, model selection, and cost tracking for Hermes Agent.

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