01What an Agent Operating System Is and How It Works
An agent operating system is a powerful system that lets you link all your AI agents together. Instead of using each agent alone, you connect them so they can share context, memory, and tasks. This makes your AI work as one smart team.
Inside the system, you can plug in new AI models as soon as they come out. For example, the system already includes Sakana Fugu, which dropped just yesterday, and Open Router Fusion. These two models can achieve Fable 5-level intelligence without needing direct access to Fable 5 itself.
The system also has a memory galaxy that updates daily. This gives all your agents context about who you are, what your goals are, and what you have done before.
02Main Features of the Agent OS
The agent operating system comes with several built-in tools that make it easy to stay updated and automate your work. Here are the main features:
- Memory galaxy – Your agents automatically update this daily. They use it for context so every agent knows your goals and history.
- News radar – A 24/7 system that finds the latest headlines so you never fall behind on AI news.
- Update system – Every time the OS is updated, a new zip file includes an update markdown file and an update command. You can quickly apply the latest additions.
- Hermes Jarvis – A real-time voice-activated assistant that can use computer use, build and preview things, and give daily briefings. It works with Obsidian.
- Fusion and Sakana Fugu support – Both are already plugged in. You can use them as a panel of models that work together.
- Free APIs – You can use NVIDIA's API for free inside Hermes, and also free Claude Code for the system.
03How to Set Up the Agent Operating System
Setting up the system is straightforward, and you don't need to be technical. Here are the steps based on what the episode covers:
- Download the latest zip file from the AI Profit Boardroom. This contains the full agent OS and the latest updates.
- Look inside the zip for the update.md file and the update agent OS command. Run the command to apply the latest changes.
- Make sure you have Claude or Hermes installed. You can use the CLI instead of an API key – just sign in and follow the setup guide.
- If you are moving from a Claude setup to Hermes, open Claude first and ask it to orchestrate Hermes. This lets them share context and migrate everything over.
- Connect Obsidian as your memory system. The agent OS includes a ready-made Hermes Jarvis section that works with Obsidian.
- Optional: Add free APIs like NVIDIA's API inside Hermes, or use free Claude Code for additional capabilities.
04How to Use the Agent OS – Walkthrough from the Episode
The episode shows several examples of how to use the agent operating system in daily work. First, you can ask your agents to automatically find news and update your memory. The news radar runs 24/7 and feeds headlines into the system.
Second, you can use the Hermes Jarvis feature. Open Obsidian and say a command using the wake word button. The agent responds in real time, can use computer use, build websites, and preview them.
Everything is saved in a gallery so you can review later.
Third, you can combine models. For example, use Sakana Fugu to plan a big project or write foundational code. Then let your other agents (like Claude or Hermes) tweak and improve that output.
This saves time because Fugu can take 15-20 minutes per generation, but its results are high quality.
Finally, you can build custom workflows. One member used the system to create a 3D city simulator and an open-world RPG. The OS is designed so you can mold it to your specific needs, whether that is video production, SEO, or coding.
05Results, Tests and Comparisons from the Episode
The episode shows side-by-side comparisons of models tested on the Goldie Bench. Sakana Fugu Ultra is currently outperforming Open Router Fusion on benchmarks. Fugu created a raycaster maze, a galaxy simulation, a liquid in a bowl simulation, and a voxel runner game. The host says Fugu Ultra made "the best generated website" – much nicer than Opus 4.8 or anything else.
Fusion also performed well. It built a 3D city simulator and a full open-world RPG. But the host notes that Fugu's outputs are better in every personal test so far.
The downside is speed: Fugu Ultra can take 15 to 20 minutes per generation. It also hits token limits quickly. Because of this, the host recommends using Fugu for foundational work and then letting other agents handle the tweaks.
Additionally, the episode shows that you can estimate tokens before calling an API. This prevents wasted time on responses that hit the token limit and fail.
06Tips, Limits and Mistakes to Avoid
The episode shares several important warnings. First, do not spend all day optimizing a workflow that has no real use case. Always audit your time before automating.
Ask yourself: Will this bring me closer to my goals? How much time will it save? Can I eliminate or delegate the task instead?
Second, be aware of token limits. Free APIs like NVIDIA's inside Hermes can hit token limits quickly. Always estimate tokens before calling the API so you get a warning if the input is too big.
This saves you from waiting 20 minutes for a failed response.
Third, when migrating from Claude to Hermes, use Claude to orchestrate Hermes – not the other way around. Claude is much better at orchestrating than Hermes.
Finally, the Gemini CLI has been replaced by anti-gravity. The host says they are removing Gemini CLI from the agent OS, so do not rely on it.
07Who the Agent OS Is For and Why It Matters
The agent operating system is for anyone who wants to automate their work with AI, whether you are technical or not. The episode highlights that many community members are non-technical and still get great results. One member set up the system in 30 minutes using the provided framework.
The system matters because it shifts your focus from individual models to a complete system. Models change every day, but a good system keeps improving. When you have a system, you can swap models in and out without rebuilding everything.
The host says, "It doesn't matter what Fable can do. What matters is do I have a great system that actually automates every part of my workflows in a quality controlled way." This systems-over-models mindset is the core value of the agent OS.
