01What Hermes Agent Free 30 Days is and how it works

Hermes Agent free 30 days means you get full access to a powerful AI agent at no cost for one month. Normally you would pay for a model API, but the new Step 3.7 Flash model is free for 30 days through News Portal. You plug it into Hermes Agent and the agent runs tasks for you automatically.

Hermes Agent is the body that lets the AI act. It can control your computer, open apps, browse the web, and connect to local files. The model gives the intelligence.

Together they handle tasks like writing notes, triaging assignments, and generating content. All you do is give a plain English instruction.

02Main features of Step 3.7 Flash

Step 3.7 Flash has several standout features. It can understand images and videos. It supports a 256K context window, so it can read large reports or long conversations.

You get selectable reasoning levels: high, medium, and low.

  • Code generation and agentic workflows
  • Structured outputs for automation
  • Tool calling and computer use
  • Browser use agents
  • Fast and responsive performance

The model is designed for coding, agentic tasks, and long context productivity. It works natively with Hermes Agent and is the top app used with this model on OpenRouter.

03How to set up Hermes Agent with Step 3.7 Flash for free

  1. Open your terminal and make sure Hermes Agent is installed. Run Hermes update to get the latest version.
  2. Type Hermes model to load the model options.
  3. Select News Portal from the list.
  4. Log in to your News Portal account when prompted.
  5. From the available models, choose Step 3.7 Flash.
  6. Confirm the model is active. You can ask the agent "What model API are you using?" to check.

After these steps, Hermes Agent will work for free for 30 days. You can also run the same setup on your phone.

04How to use Hermes Agent free 30 days: walkthrough and examples

In the episode, Julian showed several tasks. First, he asked the agent to open Claude in his browser. The agent replied "done" and opened a new Claude chat.

Then he asked it to open the Notes app on his Mac and write a note about the best things to automate. The agent created the note in Apple Notes with ideas inside.

Next, he tested local file access. He asked the agent to connect to his local Obsidian vault and give automation ideas based on the notes. The agent found the vault and suggested improving the knowledge graph, working on projects, and building workflow lists.

He also tested agentic task management on a Kanban board. He assigned a task: build an AICO keyword strategy for Hermes Agent. The agent triaged the task, broke it into goal, approach, acceptance criteria, and completed it automatically.

05Results and performance shown in the episode

Julian reported that Step 3.7 Flash is faster than some other models he has used. It performed all tasks smoothly. The note was written correctly in Apple Notes.

The Kanban task moved from strategy to completed without errors.

He also noted the model is quite fast and responsive. It handled computer use, browser use, and local file connections well. The agent used tool calling to open apps and read files.

The combination of Hermes Agent and Step 3.7 Flash worked reliably for every test.

06Tips, limits and mistakes to avoid with free Hermes Agent

One mistake is trying to do everything at once. Julian recommends the LIFT method: Learn the tool, Install it, Find one real task, and Teach the agent to repeat it. Pick one boring, repetitive task first.

  • Don't worry about coding. You type in plain English.
  • Don't think you are late. Most people have never heard of this model or agent.
  • Don't ignore the 30-day window. Use it now while it is free.
  • Be careful with reasoning levels. High reasoning uses more resources.

The free offer is only for 30 days. After that you would normally need to pay for the API via OpenRouter. Also, not all models are free on News Portal – you must specifically select Step 3.7 Flash.

07Who Hermes Agent free 30 days is for and why it matters

This free access is for anyone who wants to automate tasks without spending money upfront. It is for solo entrepreneurs, small business owners, and beginners who are new to AI agents. You don't need a big budget or a team of engineers.

Julian explains that a few years ago this kind of power was locked away. Now a single person at a kitchen table can use the same tools. The future belongs to people who move first, not those with the biggest budgets.

Hermes Agent is open source, and Step 3.7 Flash is free for 30 days. The window is open for you to begin automating your work.