01What is an Agentic Operating System?

An agentic operating system is a central hub where you connect all your AI agents to work together in one system. It lets you see where all your agents are plugged in and manage multiple automation workflows from a single place.

This is powerful for agencies, freelancers, and any business that wants to automate tasks like video creation, image generation, voice synthesis, and more. With an agentic OS, you can build and run custom AI agents that handle specific jobs, making your work faster and more efficient.

02Main Features of the Agentic OS

The agentic operating system comes with built-in tabs for different tasks. You get a video tab, an image tab, and a voice tab, each with tools you can configure.

  • Video tab – Use free tools like Open Montage and Remotion to generate videos.
  • Image tab – Install local models like Ernie by Badu for free image generation.
  • Voice tab – Add text-to-speech tools from GitHub repos.
  • Custom workflows – Build checklists, tests, or ebooks with AI agents.
  • Hermes integration – Teach Hermes any skill you need within the OS.

03How to Set Up the Agentic OS

Setting up the agentic operating system is simple. You use AI agents to install tools from GitHub repos into the OS.

  1. Pick a GitHub repo for the tool you want, like Ernie for images or Remotion for videos.
  2. Copy the GitHub repo URL.
  3. Open a new chat in the agentic OS.
  4. Ask the AI agent to add a section using that repo, for example: “Can you add an image generation section into the agentic operating system using this GitHub repo?”
  5. Wait for the agent to install and configure it.
  6. Test it to make sure it works.

04How to Use It for Videos, Images, and Voice

For videos, you have two main free options. Open Montage is a free open-source project for creating cinematic videos. You can type what you want, switch between movie and cinematic modes, and generate videos on the spot.

It works with paid models like Veo or free models.

Remotion is another free tool that teaches AI agents to code videos, great for corporate-style animations. You can pair it with the Hagen API. In the video tab, you see examples of videos generated with Remotion.

For images, install Ernie by Badu locally. It works but may slow down your Mac Studio. For voice, search GitHub for TTS tools.

Check stars and reviews before installing. You can also use Hermes to add any of these tools.

05Results, Tests, and Comparisons

In the episode, Julian compared Open Montage and Remotion. He prefers Remotion because it suits his need for corporate animations, while Open Montage is better for cinematic videos.

He also tested Ernie by Badu for image generation. It worked but slowed down his Mac Studio. He noted that local models need decent hardware.

For TTS, he was impressed by the variety of tools on GitHub, with one popular option having 46,000 stars.

He also showed examples of videos generated with Remotion in the video tab, which looked professional and were easy to create.

06Tips, Limits, and Mistakes to Avoid

When adding tools from GitHub, always check the repo first to make sure it is legit and safe. You can also ask your AI agents to scan the repo for you.

Be aware of hardware limits. Local models like Ernie can slow down your machine, especially older Mac Studios. Ensure you have a decent setup before installing.

Avoid skipping the testing step. Most things won't work on the first try. Follow a three-stage process: identify the task, build it with an AI agent, then test and refine until it works.

07Who It Is For and Why It Matters

The agentic operating system is ideal for agencies, freelancers, and business owners who want to automate repetitive tasks. It helps you streamline workflows, save time, and scale your operations.

You can create custom tools like an ad studio or ebook generator, all made by telling your AI agents what you need. This makes advanced automation accessible even without deep coding skills.

In the episode, Julian showed how a member used it for development work and ebooks, proving it is versatile for many niches.

08How to Build Custom Workflows and Ebooks

To build custom workflows, use an AI agent like Codex or Hermes. For example, Julian built an ad studio by telling Codex to create a section to monitor ad campaign data, then test and set it up.

For ebooks, ask the agent that set up your OS to create a custom workflow for generating ebooks. Test the outputs and make sure they work, following the three-stage process.

This approach lets you automate almost anything, from checklists to tests, without manual coding.