01What an Agent Operating System Is and How It Works

An agent operating system is a dashboard that lets you run multiple AI agents together from one shared memory and system. It works like a control center where agents such as Claude, Hermes, Grok, and Kimi operate side by side.

Each agent runs in its own backend session. Switching tabs does not stop the others; work continues in the background. You can build workflows where one prompt assigns tasks to different agent profiles like GLM judge, GLM SEO, GLM researcher, and GLM writer.

You can also use a Kanban board with Hermes to manage tasks. The system is designed for teams of agents that can write articles, create videos, or handle other jobs together in one place.

02Main Features: Tabs, Asynchronous Sub-Agents, and Customization

The agent OS includes several key features that make multi-agent work easy:

  • Independent tabs for Claude, Hermes, Grok, Kimi, and more, each with its own process.
  • Asynchronous sub-agents via a new delegate tool in Hermes that fans out workers without blocking chat.
  • Free video generation using Hyperframes, or the studio with Minimax or Grokka.
  • Custom UI so you can rearrange workspaces, builders, and tools to suit your workflow.
  • Add your own tabs for tools you use daily, like SEO funnels or video creation.

You can also add widgets, save buttons for updates, and integrate with Google's managed agents API for cloud-based tasks.

The system is not a fixed app; it is your personal dashboard that you can tweak and expand.

03How to Set Up Agent OS Locally or on a VPS

To get started with an agent operating system, you can run it locally or on a VPS. Julian recommends local setup for most people.

  1. Download the agent OS zip file from the AI Profit Boardroom classroom.
  2. Install it on your computer, such as a Mac mini or Mac Studio.
  3. Connect free APIs for models like Nemetron 3 Ultra, Step 3.7 Flash, or Al-Alpha.
  4. Add your agents, such as Claude or Hermes, using their setup guides.
  5. Create a workspace and start assigning tasks to your agents.

If you prefer a VPS for phone access, follow the tutorial inside the community. However, be careful with security and avoid giving access to unauthorized people.

Running locally is faster, private, and lightweight—you don't need a high-end machine.

04How to Use Agent OS for SEO, Videos, and Custom Workflows

For SEO, enable web search by giving agents access to FireCrawl API or Ollama. Then use the SEO section inside agent OS to provide a keyword and a case study, and it will auto-deploy content to your website.

For video generation, use the studio with Grokka or Minimax to create videos, images, and voice notes. You can also use Hyperframes, a free open-source skill, for animations or plug in HeyGen for AI avatar videos.

To build a custom workflow, describe it to Claude and ask it to build the agent into the system. For example, you can automate dispatch, estimating, and collections by providing webhooks or CRM API access.

Julian used this method to create a video agent and an SEO automation system.

05Results and Comparisons: Local vs. Cloud, Desktop vs. Agent OS

Julian tested local models and found them not good for agent use. Even Gemma 4 12B is super slow with tool calls. Instead, free cloud APIs like Nemetron 3 Ultra, Step 3.7 Flash, or Al-Alpha are much faster.

Hermes desktop had issues—it slowed his computer and didn't sync properly. Julian prefers the agent OS because it integrates multiple agents cleanly.

He also compared running agent OS locally versus on a VPS. Local wins for speed, privacy, and avoiding VPS problems, but a VPS gives phone access.

One member, Dan, customized the UI to make navigation easier, showing how flexible the system is.

06Tips, Limits, and Mistakes to Avoid

Here are some practical tips from the episode:

  • Run locally to avoid VPS issues like OpenCore faced.
  • Clean up chats in your vault to keep only useful context.
  • Add a save button before updating agent OS to keep your settings.
  • Use free APIs instead of local models for speed.
  • Avoid Hermes desktop if it doesn't sync; agent OS is cleaner.

Be careful with VPS access—only give it to trusted people. Also, if an agent stops when you switch tabs, it may be an older build.

Remember, agent OS is customizable, so you can add tools you use daily.

07Who It’s For and Why It Matters

An agent operating system is for anyone who wants to automate tasks with multiple AI agents without juggling different tools. It matters because it saves time and keeps everything in one place with a shared memory.

You can use it for SEO, video creation, research, or custom business workflows like dispatch and collections. Even if you run a small business, you can set up free APIs and run it on a basic laptop.

Julian uses it daily to run multiple businesses. The system gets daily updates with new features, and a change log shows all changes.

You can also join a community of 3,600 members for help and networking.