01What Hermes Agent OS Is and How It Works
Hermes Agent OS is an agent operating system that lets you manage all your AI agents from one place. Instead of running agents in different places with no connection, you get one mission control dashboard that runs every agent, 24/7, all at the same time.
This system keeps all agents talking to each other. They share memory, context, and tasks. So if one agent learns something, all the others know it too.
Julian Goldie shows how this makes your whole AI setup 100 times more powerful overnight.
The Agent OS includes a content studio, an SEO system, a Kanban board, and a memory that never forgets. You can even add agents like Claude, OpenClaude, Gemini, and Codex to the same system. Everything works as a team from one screen.
02Main Features of Hermes Agent OS
Julian walks through the key features inside the Agent OS dashboard. It has a Kanban board that shows tasks ticking off as agents complete them. The system also has a knowledge base where the AI stores notes and memories on everything you work on.
- A content studio for generating images, text-to-speech, podcasts, and even videos.
- An SEO tool that can create content and rank it across up to five websites at the same time.
- A mission control view that shows the status of every agent, what version they are on, and what models they use.
- A journal section where you can set daily goals and flip through past entries.
- Skill management for any new skill you add, like computer use, so the agent can use your computer directly.
All of these run from one interface. You never have to switch between terminals or tabs again.
03How to Set Up Hermes Agent OS: Step-by-Step
Julian explains that you can either build the system yourself or use his pre-made zip files from the AI Profitable Room. Here is the process he recommends for setting it up yourself.
- Open the Hermes chat interface and type: "Build out an agent operating system for me."
- Describe how you want your mission control dashboard to look and what agents you want it to include (for example, Claude, OpenClaude, Gemini, Codex).
- Let Hermes generate the initial version. It will not be perfect the first time.
- Tweak the system every day. Keep adjusting it until it works exactly the way you want.
- Add the APIs you need. Julian recommends starting with Grok 4.3 because it is fast and supports many tasks.
- Connect your other tools, like Shopify CLI for e-commerce or HyperFrames for longer videos.
- Use the system from the Agent Workspace inside the dashboard instead of the terminal. The terminal is confusing and has no history.
If you want Julian's exact system, you can get the zip file inside the AI Profitable Room. It comes with a video tutorial on setup.
04How to Use Hermes Agent OS: Examples from the Episode
Julian shows several real-world examples of using the Agent OS. For e-commerce, you can plug in Grok 4.3 to research trends on Twitter, generate product images, and create videos. You can also install the Shopify CLI so your agents can speak directly to Shopify and post content automatically.
For real estate, Julian suggests training one Hermes agent as a virtual assistant first. Later you can teach it marketing skills like video generation and SEO content. He warns against making multiple agents too soon.
One member named Jerry uses the Agent OS to pull in voice notes every four hours. The agent catches ideas, design thoughts, client notes, and supply reminders, then saves them to an Obsidian vault. The system works as a second brain that never loses context.
You can also set the Agent OS to create a full content strategy. Just drop a to-do list, and it will build a 12-month content calendar automatically, ticking tasks off on the Kanban board.
05Results, Tests and Comparisons Shown in the Episode
Julian says that after setting up the Agent OS, his whole AI system became 100 times more powerful. He compares it to using the terminal, which he no longer uses because it is confusing and has no history. The Agent OS gives you a clean interface that feels good to use.
He also compares Hermes Agent OS with OpenClaude. He says Hermes is much smoother to use than OpenClaude. Most people who have tested both over a long period get better and more consistent results with Hermes.
When comparing APIs, Julian says Grok 4.3 beats ChatGPT for this system. Grok is faster to reply, works smoothly, can search Twitter, generate videos, and generate images. ChatGPT OAuth is only useful for images and replies, but Grok does more.
He also mentions that Nouse Portal, which created Hermes, always has smoother integration because it is built for the agent. In contrast, Claude and OpenClaude have publicly said they do not want users combining them.
06Tips, Limits and Mistakes to Avoid
Julian gives several important tips for using Hermes Agent OS effectively. First, do not try to do everything at once. Add one automation per week.
If you do that all year, you will have 50 new automations. This keeps you from feeling overwhelmed.
Second, if you are new, start with one Hermes agent instead of multiple specialist agents. Having too many agents in the beginning makes things complicated. You can always add more later.
Third, when it comes to security, do not give the agent anything you are uncomfortable with. Run it locally so it is sandboxed. Limit what it has access to.
If you are unsure, just watch tutorials instead of connecting important accounts.
Finally, if you need to connect Hermes on a VPS to your PC, use TailScale. It lets you connect two devices remotely so the agent can access your PC from the VPS.
07Who Hermes Agent OS Is For and Why It Matters
Hermes Agent OS is for anyone who uses AI agents and wants all of them to work together. Julian says whether you use Claude, OpenClaude, Gemini, or any other agent, this system makes them 100 times more powerful because they share memory and context.
It matters because most people run their agents in separate places with no connection. None of them talk to each other, share memory, or work as a team. The Agent OS fixes that. It turns scattered AI tools into one unified system that runs 24/7 from a single dashboard.
This system is especially useful for e-commerce owners who want to automate research, image generation, and video. It also works for real estate teams, content creators, and anyone who wants to build a second brain that never forgets. Julian emphasizes that even if you have never used AI before, you can do this.
08Frequently Asked Questions About Hermes Agent OS
09Is Hermes Agent OS open source?
No, it is not open source. Julian provides the zip files and prompts to members inside the AI Profitable Room. You can also build your own version by asking Hermes to create it for you.
10What is the best API to use with Hermes Agent OS?
Julian recommends Grok 4.3. It is fast, works smoothly, supports Twitter research, video generation, and image generation. It is better than ChatGPT for this system because it does more and is easier to implement.
11How do I connect Hermes agent on a VPS to my PC?
Use a tool called TailScale. It lets you connect two devices remotely. So you can link your VPS to your PC and run the agent from there.
12Can I use Hermes Agent OS for e-commerce?
Yes. You can plug in Grok 4.3 for research, install the Shopify CLI so agents can post content, and use the content studio for images and videos. Julian advises doing one automation per week to avoid overwhelm.
13How many agents should I start with in the system?
Start with one Hermes agent. Do not create multiple specialist agents in the beginning. Once you feel comfortable, you can add more later.
14Is it safe to give my agents sensitive data?
Only give the agent what you are comfortable with. Run it locally to keep it sandboxed. Limit its access.
If you are unsure, do not connect sensitive accounts.
