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Meet Hermes Agent

Welcome to a new kind of AI companion — one that doesn't just answer when you ask, but works alongside you, quietly and persistently, to get things done.

Hermes Agent is an open-source, self-improving autonomous AI agent built by Nous Research. It lives on your own server or local machine, runs continuously, and grows smarter the more it works with you.

What makes Hermes different?

Most AI tools wait for a prompt. Hermes doesn't.

  • Persistent memory — It remembers your projects, preferences, and conversations across sessions. No more starting from scratch.
  • Self-written skills — Instead of relying only on pre-built plugins, Hermes writes its own reusable skills as it encounters new challenges. It literally automates its own improvement.
  • Multi-platform reach — Connect Hermes to 20+ channels including Slack, Discord, email, and more. Talk to it wherever you already work.
  • Model flexibility — Use the AI model that fits your task, your budget, and your values. Hermes adapts to you, not the other way around.
  • Scheduled automations — Set it and forget it. Hermes checks in, runs tasks, and reports back on your timetable.

Why it matters

We're moving past the era of chatbots. Hermes Agent represents a shift toward AI that operates with you, not just when you're around.

It's your tireless assistant: monitoring, planning, building, and remembering — giving you more time for the work that actually needs a human touch. And because it's open source, you're never locked in. You can inspect it, customize it, and truly own your AI.

Ready to see it in action?

New to Hermes? Start with the beginner crash course video that walks you through installation and configuration. Then explore the project on GitHub, where the community is building the future of autonomous agents — together.

Come say hello. Hermes is ready when you are.