01What Is Grok 4.7 Hermes Agent?

Grok 4.7 Hermes Agent is a setup that connects the new Grok 4.7 model to Hermes Agent, giving it a "body" to build apps, run tests, read the web, and fix its own mistakes. This was shown in the episode dated 21st September.

With this integration, Grok can act as an AI agent inside a unified system called Agent OS. You can use it for coding, creating 3D games, or pulling trending news. The key benefit is that you don't need to switch between multiple tabs or tools; everything is in one place.

02Key Features of Grok 4.7 with Hermes Agent

Grok 4.7 brings several improvements over previous versions, and Hermes Agent makes them easy to use.

  • Build apps and games – You can ask Grok to create simple apps like a focus board or even 3D games.
  • Read web pages – It can fetch an article and return the key facts to you.
  • Self-correction – It runs its own tests and fixes mistakes before saying "done."
  • Memory integration – Hermes Agent pulls in your recent memories (e.g., from Obsidian) so Grok can use your latest topics and content ideas.
  • Oracle news feed – Hermes Oracle uses Grok to pull trending news from Twitter/X, then draft social posts or publish to WordPress.
  • Profile switching – You can quickly switch between Grok 4.7, Claude, or other models like Xiaomi V2.6 within Agent OS.

03How to Set Up Grok 4.7 in Hermes Agent

Setting up Grok 4.7 with Hermes Agent is straightforward. You can do it through the dashboard or with a couple of terminal commands.

  1. Open your Hermes dashboard inside the Agent OS manager section.
  2. Go to the Model section to change the main model, or go to the Profile section to add Grok 4.7 as a separate profile.
  3. Select Grok from the list of available models.
  4. If using terminal, type hermes profile create Grok 4.7 to create a new profile named "Grok 4.7".
  5. Optionally, you can ask Claude to set it up for you – just give it access, and it will handle the configuration.
  6. Once created, the profile appears in the Agent OS dropdown, and you can start using it immediately.

04Using Grok 4.7 with Hermes Agent: Step-by-Step Examples

In the episode, Julian demonstrated several ways to use Grok 4.7 with Hermes Agent effectively.

  • Create an SEO skill – Use the /learn command with a guide URL. Hermes Agent reads the guide and creates a skill—like the "Infinite Ranking Engine" skill for SEO—and it's ready to use.
  • Pull trending news – Open Hermes Oracle to see the latest trending news on Twitter/X, such as updates about Google and Gemini. You can then draft a social media post on that topic.
  • Publish to WordPress – From Oracle, you can directly publish content to your WordPress site (e.g., juliangoldy.com) for SEO purposes.
  • Build apps – Ask Grok 4.7 to create a simple app like a focus board, which it can do quickly.
  • Read and summarize – Provide an article URL, and Grok reads it and hands back the key facts.

05Performance and Comparisons: Grok 4.7 vs. Grok 4.6

The episode included performance numbers comparing Grok 4.7 to the previous version, Grok 4.6.

  • On Cursor Bench, Grok 4.7 scored 64, while Grok 4.6 scored 53—a big jump.
  • Julian noted that Grok 4.7 is a step up and "definitely getting frontier level."
  • However, he said Grok 4.7 is slower than before; it may take more time but produces better outputs.
  • Compared to Claude, Julian said Grok is not as good, but Claude's API is expensive, and you can run out of tokens quickly. Grok is cheaper, especially if you have a Twitter subscription.
  • He also mentioned Xiaomi V2.6 (MIMO code) was just added to the system, but no specific benchmarks were given for it.

06Tips, Limits, and Mistakes to Avoid When Using Grok 4.7

Julian shared several practical tips and warnings for getting the most out of Grok 4.7 with Hermes Agent.

  • Speed – Be prepared for Grok 4.7 to be slower than previous versions; it's a trade-off for better output quality.
  • API costs – While API pricing is $2 per million input tokens and $6 per million output tokens, you can avoid extra costs if you already have a Twitter subscription—just use OAuth.
  • Memory setup – Make sure your memory system (e.g., Obsidian) is connected so that Grok can pull in your latest topics and ideas automatically.
  • Don't fall into the old way – Avoid the messy method of copying code in and out of chat boxes. Instead, create profiles in Hermes Agent to keep things clean.
  • Organization – Use Agent OS to keep all your tools and models in one place; otherwise, you'll have too many tabs open and lose track of your work.
  • New models – When a new model drops, add it to a profile in Agent OS; don't rebuild everything from scratch.

07Who Should Use Grok 4.7 with Hermes Agent and Why It Matters

This setup is for anyone who wants to leverage AI agents for content creation, SEO, or app building without juggling multiple tools.

If you're already a Twitter subscriber, Grok 4.7 is essentially free to use—just plug it into Hermes Agent. It's especially useful for finding trending news and turning it into content that ranks well on Google.

Julian emphasized that you don't need to be highly technical: just two terminal commands, or you can have Claude set it up for you. He also highlighted the community aspect—over 3,400 members in the AI Profit Boardroom have access to guides, coaching calls, and local meetups.

By using Agent OS, you can switch between Grok, Claude, and other models easily, keeping everything organized and efficient. This system saves time and reduces the mess of managing multiple AI tools separately.