01What Is Hermes Agent OS and How It Works

Hermes Agent OS is a powerful automation agent system that lets you automate tasks like video editing, content creation, and SEO research from one place. In this episode, Julian Goldie shows how to use it to save time and simplify workflows.

The system works by giving the agent skills, like Hyperframes for video editing or Remotion for animations, and then telling it what to do. It connects to your files, memory, and tools like Netlify to build, edit, and deploy content automatically.

02Key Features of Hermes Agent OS

Hermes Agent OS comes with many built-in skills and can be extended with others. Julian highlights several key features that make it stand out.

  • Video editing with Hyperframes: Edit local videos by giving the agent a file path and clear instructions.
  • Video creation with Remotion: Generate animated videos from a text prompt, like a five-second video about an ICO.
  • Memory integration with Obsidian and OMI: Store personal context and use it to write better content.
  • Website deployment via Netlify: Build sites locally and deploy them automatically with a personal access token.
  • Self-learning loop: The more you use it, the better it gets, says Julian.

03How to Set Up Hermes Agent OS

Setting up Hermes Agent OS is straightforward. Julian shares a step-by-step process that even beginners can follow.

  1. Start with a one-line install command from the quick start guide.
  2. If you use other AI agents like Claude, you can still use them alongside Hermes by connecting them in your OS.
  3. Set up your memory system: Start with Obsidian only, keep it simple.
  4. Optionally add OMI later for daily memory tracking, but only if you find it useful.
  5. Install skills like Hyperframes or Remotion by grabbing the setup from GitHub and pasting it into Hermes.
  6. Give Hermes a prompt to use your local Obsidian vault as its memory, for example: "Find and use my local Obsidian vault and use that as your memory."

04How to Use Hermes Agent OS for Video and SEO

Julian demonstrates practical uses of Hermes Agent OS. For video editing, you can connect it to HeyGen to generate AI avatar videos and then edit them with Hyperframes. He shows an example where the avatar video was fully edited and generated this way.

For SEO, you can build websites with Netlify. Julian's process: Paste a case study and a keyword into the agent, and it writes content and deploys it to five different websites. He shares results like sites growing from zero to 71 clicks per day and from four to 95 clicks per day.

To create videos with Remotion, you can simply say: "Use Remotion to create a video about an ICO, just five seconds long, make it fun and interesting." The agent generates it in about five minutes.

05Results and Comparisons: Hermes vs. n8n

Julian compares Hermes Agent OS to n8n. He says n8n is the "old way" because it requires manual workflow building, API keys, and HTTPS knowledge. With n8n, setting up a workflow can take hours and may break when APIs expire.

In contrast, with Hermes, you can go from point A to point B in minutes. He shows an example of generating a video with Remotion: simple prompt, no coding, no complex setup. Julian states, "Hermes agent takes me a few minutes, n8n might take me a few hours."

He also mentions that Hermes can replace n8n 100%. For memory, he prefers Obsidian over built-in options like Honcho, which has limited credits.

06Tips, Limits, and Mistakes to Avoid

Julian shares several tips to get the most out of Hermes Agent OS and avoid common pitfalls.

  • Don't overcomplicate: Stick with one agent you know, like Claude, instead of restarting with a new system.
  • Be specific with file paths: When editing local videos, give the exact path and the edits you want.
  • Start with Obsidian memory: Don't add OMI until you're comfortable.
  • Focus on one automation at a time: Set up, test, and refine before moving to the next.
  • Use free APIs: Gemini 3.5 Flash or OWL Alpha are free and have no usage limits, unlike local LLMs which are often less capable.

Also, avoid plugins and extensions that overcomplicate your memory system. Keep it simple.

07Who Should Use Hermes Agent OS

Hermes Agent OS is for anyone who wants to automate business tasks without coding. Julian says, "If you can type a sentence, you can use this stuff." It's ideal for content creators, SEO professionals, and business owners.

It's especially useful for those who want to replace n8n workflows or build and deploy websites quickly. With the self-learning loop, the more you use it, the better it understands you and the more time it saves.

Julian notes that while local LLMs are popular, most people will get better results with free APIs. He recommends using Hermes with such APIs for quality and speed.

08Final Thoughts and Where to Get More Help

Julian wraps up by summarizing that Hermes Agent OS can automate almost anything: videos, content, SEO research, and website deployment. He encourages viewers to join his community, the AI Profit Boardroom, for full setup guides, prompts, and zip files to build the system.

The community offers daily tutorials, coaching calls, and a map to connect with local members. Julian points out that even non-technical people can succeed, citing 158 pages of testimonials.

For a simple first step, give Hermes context about your business, ask it to suggest one automation, and implement it. That's how you start saving time with this agent.