01What Is an Agent Operating System?

An agent operating system is a powerful way to use AI to automate and build anything you want. You can plug it into custom workflows and create your own AI tools in just a few clicks. It also connects to a memory system, giving your agents context right away.

With an agent OS, you can have agents that generate videos, create music, or even work as a full team in a zero-human company. In this episode, Julian Goldie answers questions from the AI Profit Boredom community about how to use an agent OS effectively. He covers setup, security, and practical examples to help you get the most out of it.

02Key Features and What You Can Do With It

An agent operating system offers many features. You can create a movie creator agent that generates videos in one click. You can also set up a music agent that creates music on demand.

These agents can work together in an organization chart, like a company with no humans.

  • Custom workflows – Plug into any workflow you already use.
  • Memory system – Give agents context automatically.
  • Multiple agent types – Use Hermes, Claude, or other models.
  • Team of agents – Build a full company structure with Paperclip.
  • Phone call handling – Connect ElevenLabs and Hermes to answer calls.

These features make the agent OS flexible for many tasks, from content creation to social media management.

03How to Set Up Your Agent Operating System

Setting up an agent OS is straightforward. You can use it as a web app, so it works even on a Chromebook. Here are the steps Julian recommends:

  1. Get your Google Workspace API to manage emails.
  2. Plug the API into your agent OS.
  3. Ask the agent to manage your email, and let Hermes guide it.
  4. For phone calls, follow the ElevenLabs tutorial and give the guide to your agent.
  5. For web browsing, get a free Firecrawl API from firecrawl.dev.
  6. If you want to build a team of agents, use Paperclip (open source).

Start with one task at a time. Don't try to do everything at once. You can do one thing per week; there's no rush.

04How to Use It: Practical Examples From the Episode

In the episode, Julian shares examples of using the agent OS. For instance, you can create a video agent that makes videos with one click. Another example is a music agent that generates music when you need it.

These agents work as a team to build projects.

For phone calls, you can set up an agent with ElevenLabs and Hermes. You give it a phone number, and you can talk back and forth. But be careful: don't share the number widely because the agent can't always know if it's you calling.

To manage emails, use a skill called Himalaya. Plug in your Google Workspace API and let the agent handle your inbox. You can also use Firecrawl for web research.

It's faster than using Claude's browser extension. Firecrawl is free and helps agents crawl the web efficiently.

05Results and Comparisons: What Julian and Others Achieved

Julian and the community have built many things with the agent OS. For example, Julian set up a chat feature, then talk, then Hermes Jarvis, then Hermes Oracle—one at a time. He didn't build it all in one day.

This approach helps avoid feeling lost.

For social media, Julian's team reaches 560,000 people a day on Twitter using AI. He shows that with the right systems, you can get massive reach. He also tested Grok Build on Goldie Bench.

It's better than before, but Claude Fable 5 still beats it. Grok Build is decent, especially if you're already subscribed to Twitter, but Claude is smoother.

06Tips, Limits, and Mistakes to Avoid

There are some important tips and warning signs. For phone call agents, don't use them all the time because they are slow and a security risk. The agent can't always verify who is calling.

Use it temporarily, and consider a password or activation word.

Don't try to do nine things at once. That causes overwhelm. Pick one task, like email management, and master it first.

Then move to the next.

For sandboxing, keep the agent OS local and limit permissions. You can also use Docker. Some people use Cloudflare or Aelscale to expose it, but Julian doesn't recommend that for security.

Avoid exposing it on a VPS if you can.

07Who It Is For and Why It Matters

An agent operating system is for anyone who wants to use AI to automate tasks and build tools without coding. Even non-technical people can set it up. Julian says, "If I'm non-technical and I can set it up and they can too, then anyone can do this."

Why does it matter? Because it lets you create a zero-human company, manage content, and reach huge audiences. It's a way to stay ahead of 99% of people.

Julian emphasizes that you're already early, so take your time and enjoy the journey.

You can join the AI Profitable Boardroom for more tutorials and support. But even alone, you can use these tips to build your own agent OS and unlock new possibilities.