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Decision brief
Hermes-agent is a Python-based AI project aimed at developing an adaptable AI agent.
Good fit when
- When you are in need of an adaptive AI tool that can evolve with your increasing complexity and changing needs, such as for continuous learning scenarios.
- If you require integration capabilities with various other AI tools like anthropic, chatGPT, or Claude, hermes-agent might offer smoother interoperability due to its designed adaptability.
Avoid when
- When your project demands a highly specialized and less flexible tool. Hermes-agent is designed for broader flexibility rather than specific tasks.
- If you are looking for an out-of-the-box, ready solution without the need for customization or growth over time, hermes-agent might require more setup and adjustment to meet your precise needs.
- Pricing:
- freemium - Open-source under the MIT license means it is free to modify, share, and distribute but additional services or premium versions may come at a cost.
- Requirements:
- Requires Python environment setup; adaptable AI functionalities might need integration with other specific libraries or APIs depending on the application.
Observed Jul 11, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts
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- Provenance
- Not a fork · Organization account
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- No lockfile
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Install
pip install hermes-agentHow it fits your stack(54)
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Overview
An AI project focused on creating an adaptable AI agent.
Capability facts
- Deploy
- Self-host
Source: dockerfile:Dockerfile · Aug 16, 2026
- Docker
- Dockerfile present
Source: dockerfile:Dockerfile · Aug 16, 2026
- CLI
- CLI entrypoint
Source: pyproject.toml:[project.scripts] · Aug 16, 2026
- MCP server
- No MCP server detected
Source: repo_scan · Aug 16, 2026
- Languages
- python, javascript
Source: github.language+package.json+pyproject.toml · Aug 16, 2026
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README
Install GitHub CLI if needed
winget install --id GitHub.cli
Getting Started
hermes # Interactive CLI — start a conversation
hermes model # Choose your LLM provider and model
hermes tools # Configure which tools are enabled
hermes config set # Set individual config values
hermes config get # Print individual config values
hermes gateway # Start the messaging gateway (Telegram, Discord, etc.)
hermes setup # Run the full setup wizard (configures everything at once)
hermes claw migrate # Migrate from OpenClaw (if coming from OpenClaw)
hermes update # Update to the latest version
hermes doctor # Diagnose any issues
License
MIT — see LICENSE.
Built by Nous Research.
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