01What are Hermes agent automation blueprints?

Hermes agent automation blueprints are ready-made templates that turn scheduled tasks into clickable, fillable conversational workflows. You copy and paste a blueprint into Hermes agent, and it builds the workflow for you.

Before, setting up an automation meant adding triggers and APIs yourself, which could break. Now, you just paste a blueprint and go. In this episode, Julian tested one and set it up in a single click.

The blueprints turn raw scheduled tasks into something anyone can build. You do not need to write cron syntax or any code. You just give Hermes the recipe from the blueprint section.

02Key features of the automation blueprints update

The new update adds a blueprint library with templates for many use cases. You can organize them with different agents and profiles. The blueprints handle the technical setup, like APIs, and come back to you if something needs configuring.

  • Copy-paste setup: Copy a blueprint text, paste it into Hermes agent chat, and it builds the workflow.
  • Scheduled tasks: Set triggers like "Monday 9 a.m." and Hermes runs the workflow automatically.
  • Customization: Tweak blueprints by chatting with Hermes, or edit, pause, or delete them anytime.
  • Free tools: Hermes agent, Firecrawl, GitHub, and the APIs are all free to use.
  • Expanding library: New blueprints are added, covering coding, business operations, GitHub events, and more.

You can navigate the library on the right side and filter by category, like multi-skill workflows or DevOps monitoring.

03How to get started with a blueprint

Getting started is simple. You do not need to design anything yourself. Just follow these steps.

  1. Go to the Hermes agent automation blueprint section and pick a blueprint, like the research and intelligence workflow.
  2. Copy the blueprint text from the page.
  3. Open Hermes agent in your chat and paste the blueprint text into any of your profiles.
  4. Let Hermes set up the workflow. If it needs an API key or configuration, it will ask you.
  5. Check the scheduled tasks in the manage section to confirm your new automation is there.
  6. Optionally, adjust the schedule or trigger it manually anytime.

That is all it takes. The blueprint turns a raw task into a scheduled workflow that runs in the background.

04Using blueprints: the research workflow example

Julian tested the research and intelligence workflow, which has two options: monitor competitors and AI news digest. He set up a weekly AI digest.

He copied the blueprint, pasted it into Hermes agent, and it scheduled a task. He also changed the search API to Firecrawl, a free way for agents to search the web. Hermes then created a research report as a markdown file and wrote it directly into his Obsidian vault.

The report pulled the latest news, like the release of Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, with links. The agent used the notes from the blueprint to find the research. The schedule task plugged into the memory system, so Julian can ask his agent about the report later or use it for social media content ideas.

You can trigger the task manually if you want, or let it run weekly. You can also take more blueprints from the research section and plug them into Hermes to automate other things.

05Results and comparisons from the episode

The episode showed a clear before-and-after. Doing research by hand could take an hour every morning. With the blueprint setup, it takes about 30 minutes to set up once, and then you have a research agent forever.

The test report was accurate and useful. It included links to the latest news and was saved to memory. Julian could then ask his agent for content ideas based on that report.

The update also makes automations more reliable. Before, you had to set up triggers and APIs yourself, and sometimes it would not work properly. Now, the blueprint handles that, so it works the first time.

Everything used is free, so the cost is zero. That is a big improvement over paid research tools or manual work.

06Tips, limits, and mistakes to avoid

Do not worry if you are not technical. You do not wire anything by hand. You tell Hermes in plain English what you want, and it builds the job.

  • Start with simple blueprints: Try the research one first to see how it works.
  • Customize carefully: You can swap APIs, but make sure you have the right keys.
  • Do not forget to schedule: If you do not pause the task, it will run at the set time. If you want to stop it, pause or delete it.
  • Use memory: Log everything from scheduled tasks in your Obsidian memory so you can come back to it.
  • Test triggers: Trigger tasks manually early to see the output before waiting for the schedule.
  • Check documentation: If you want to create your own blueprints, give the documentation to Hermes and ask it to turn your scheduled tasks into workflows.

Avoid overcomplicating. The point is to copy, paste, and go. You do not need to build from scratch.

07Who should use these blueprints

If you do any kind of research, this is for you. The research blueprints are useful for monitoring competitors, coming up with content ideas, tracking SEO rankings, or monitoring mentions. You can customize them to your needs.

It is also great for coders. There are blueprints for nightly backlog triage, automatic PR code reviews, and docs drift detection. Business users can find operations and audit workflows.

Because the blueprints come from a reliable source, you can trust the setup. And since everything is free, there is no reason not to try it. You save hours each week and get your mornings back.

If you want the full system, Julian offers the AI Profit Boardroom, which includes the agent operating system, Obsidian memory setup, memory galaxy, and video tutorials. But the blueprints themselves are available directly in Hermes agent.

08Why automation blueprints matter for your workflow

Automation blueprints change how you build automations. You no longer need to be a developer. The blueprints are like recipes that anyone can follow.

They also save time. Instead of designing a workflow from scratch, you copy a proven template. The one-time setup is simple and quick.

They make your work consistent. The agent runs the same task every week, and you get the same quality of output. You can also see everything you have built in your agent operating system.

This update is part of a series of cool updates from Hermes. It is easy, free, and powerful enough to build almost anything. So if you want to automate research, coding, or business tasks, these blueprints are the way.