Comparison
memory-os vs hermes-agent
Verdict
Pick memory-os if memory-OS is a memory operating system tailored for Hermes Agent, focusing on local-first, self-hosted persistent storage and seamless integration with any LLM provider using Qdrant as the vector database; pick hermes-agent if hermes-agent is an AI agent tool that facilitates interaction with various LLM providers and allows for extensive configuration through a CLI.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | memory-os | hermes-agent |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (101d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- memory-os
- A 7-layer memory operating system for Hermes Agent with persistent memory and context injection
- hermes-agent
- The agent that grows with you
Stars
- memory-os
- 1.4k
- hermes-agent
- 247k
Forks
- memory-os
- 128
- hermes-agent
- 52k
Open issues
- memory-os
- 9
- hermes-agent
- 44k
Language
- memory-os
- Python
- hermes-agent
- Python
Adopt for
- memory-os
- Memory-OS is a memory operating system tailored for Hermes Agent, focusing on local-first, self-hosted persistent storage and seamless integration with any LLM provider using Qdrant as the vector database.
- hermes-agent
- Hermes-agent is an AI agent tool that facilitates interaction with various LLM providers and allows for extensive configuration through a CLI.
Persona
- memory-os
- -
- hermes-agent
- -
Runtime
- memory-os
- -
- hermes-agent
- -
License
- memory-os
- MIT
- hermes-agent
- MIT License
Last pushed
- memory-os
- Jun 10, 2026
- hermes-agent
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- memory-os
- AI Agents, Vector Databases
- hermes-agent
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Maintenance
- memory-os
- Slowing (36%)
- hermes-agent
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- memory-os
- 101d
- hermes-agent
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- memory-os
- 9
- hermes-agent
- 44k
Stars delta
- memory-os
- +75 (30d)
- hermes-agent
- +16k (30d)
Open issues delta
- memory-os
- +2 (30d)
- hermes-agent
- +11909 (30d)
Owner type
- memory-os
- User
- hermes-agent
- Organization
Full report
- memory-os
- Trust report
- hermes-agent
- Trust report
Typed relationship
memory-os integrates hermes-agentMemory OS is designed specifically to work with Hermes Agent, providing it with persistent memory and context-injection capabilities.
Choose memory-os if…
- Memory OS is designed specifically to work with Hermes Agent, providing it with persistent memory and context-injection capabilities.
- Tags unique to memory-os: ai-memory, context-injection, docker, ground-truth.
- Also covers Vector Databases.
- - You are working with Hermes Agent and require a sophisticated memory management solution that operates locally.
When NOT to use memory-os
- - If you are looking for a completely cloud-managed service without any local setup or maintenance needs.
- - Your use case does not align with Hermes Agent; Memory-OS is specifically designed to complement this agent's functions and won't provide the same benefits when used independently.
Choose hermes-agent if…
- Pricing: The tool is free to use under the MIT license, but additional services or features may incur costs..
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; The tool requires the GitHub CLI to be installed, which can be installed via winget..
- Memory OS is designed specifically to work with Hermes Agent, providing it with persistent memory and context-injection capabilities.
- Tags unique to hermes-agent: ai, ai-agent, ai-agents, anthropic.
- hermes-agent ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need a tool that can be configured to work with multiple LLM providers, including Anthropic, OpenAI, and others.
When NOT to use hermes-agent
- If you require a graphical user interface for managing your AI agent configurations, as Hermes-agent primarily operates through a CLI.
- When you are working exclusively with a single LLM provider and do not need the flexibility to switch between different providers.
- If you are not interested in integrating your AI agent with external messaging platforms, as Hermes-agent includes a gateway feature that might be unnecessary for your needs.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (ClaudioDrews/memory-os) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (ClaudioDrews/memory-os) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (ClaudioDrews/memory-os) · observed Jun 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (NousResearch/hermes-agent) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (NousResearch/hermes-agent) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (NousResearch/hermes-agent) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: memory-os 1.4k · hermes-agent 247k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between memory-os and hermes-agent?
- memory-os: A 7-layer memory operating system for Hermes Agent with persistent memory and context injection. hermes-agent: The agent that grows with you. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose memory-os over hermes-agent?
- Choose memory-os over hermes-agent when Memory OS is designed specifically to work with Hermes Agent, providing it with persistent memory and context-injection capabilities; Tags unique to memory-os: ai-memory, context-injection, docker, ground-truth; Also covers Vector Databases; - You are working with Hermes Agent and require a sophisticated memory management solution that operates locally.
- When should I choose hermes-agent over memory-os?
- Choose hermes-agent over memory-os when Pricing: The tool is free to use under the MIT license, but additional services or features may incur costs.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; The tool requires the GitHub CLI to be installed, which can be installed via winget.; Memory OS is designed specifically to work with Hermes Agent, providing it with persistent memory and context-injection capabilities; Tags unique to hermes-agent: ai, ai-agent, ai-agents, anthropic; hermes-agent ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need a tool that can be configured to work with multiple LLM providers, including Anthropic, OpenAI, and others.
- When should I avoid memory-os?
- - If you are looking for a completely cloud-managed service without any local setup or maintenance needs. - Your use case does not align with Hermes Agent; Memory-OS is specifically designed to complement this agent's functions and won't provide the same benefits when used independently.
- When should I avoid hermes-agent?
- If you require a graphical user interface for managing your AI agent configurations, as Hermes-agent primarily operates through a CLI. When you are working exclusively with a single LLM provider and do not need the flexibility to switch between different providers. If you are not interested in integrating your AI agent with external messaging platforms, as Hermes-agent includes a gateway feature that might be unnecessary for your needs.
- Is memory-os or hermes-agent more popular on GitHub?
- hermes-agent has more GitHub stars (246,684 vs 1,366). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are memory-os and hermes-agent open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (memory-os: MIT, hermes-agent: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to memory-os or hermes-agent?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at memory-os alternatives and hermes-agent alternatives (memory-os markdown twin, hermes-agent markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, memory-os or hermes-agent?
- memory-os: Slowing. hermes-agent: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for memory-os and hermes-agent?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: memory-os trust report; hermes-agent trust report.