01What is Hermes agent OS?

Hermes agent OS is a system that turns one Hermes agent into a whole team. Instead of one agent doing one small job, you get a crew of agents working together. They can plan, build, and complete tasks on their own, even while you sleep.

In this episode, Julian Goldie shows how to set up Hermes agent OS with Obsidian for memory and use Kanban boards for tasks. He also compares it with Paperclip and answers common questions from the community.

02Key Features of Hermes Agent OS

Hermes agent OS has several powerful features that make it easy to manage multiple agents.

  • Memory Galaxy: A visual view of your Obsidian notes, showing how memories are linked. The brightest stars are the most recent memories.
  • Kanban Board: A built-in task board for assigning and tracking work done by Hermes agents.
  • Agent Profiles: Create multiple profiles (e.g., game developer, SEO keyword agent) and manage them from one dashboard.
  • Voice Control (Hermes Jarvis): Talk to your agents out loud and give voice commands.
  • Customizable: Edit the soul.md file for each agent to change how they respond.

These features help you organize and scale your AI agent operations.

03How to Set Up Hermes Agent OS

  1. Download the latest version of Hermes agent OS from the AI Profit Board (link in the episode description).
  2. Install the zip file and follow the full installation guide provided.
  3. Set up Obsidian as your memory vault—it's a free app that stores markdown files and folders.
  4. Create agent profiles for different tasks (e.g., SEO writer, link builder) inside the manage section.
  5. Add the memory galaxy feature (often included in the latest update) to visualize your Obsidian notes.
  6. Optionally, connect Obsidian to a VPS using an MCP (Model Context Protocol) bridge from GitHub.

Julian recommends updating daily because new features are added often.

04Using Obsidian and Memory Galaxy

Obsidian is the memory system for your agents. All your memories, people, and brands are stored as markdown files, color-coded and organized. Your AI agents create, update, and read these files.

The memory galaxy shows a visual map of these memories. You can click on any star to see the memory it represents. To make your Obsidian look like the memory galaxy, you can ask Claude to build it, or it’s already included in the latest agent OS update.

For moving from OneNote to Obsidian, use one of your AI agents (like Claude or Hermes) to take your notes and organize them into Obsidian. It's best to store notes locally on your device, then sync them to other devices using MCP.

05Kanban vs. Paperclip for Task Management

Hermes Kanban is built specifically for Hermes agents. It's simple and works well if you only use Hermes profiles. You can assign tasks, see them move through triage, and check the done list.

Paperclip is better if you need a more complex setup. You get an org chart, a professional dashboard, and you can orchestrate Claude, Hermes, and other tools together. Paperclip also shows token usage and what you've built.

Use Hermes Kanban for simple teams of Hermes agents. Use Paperclip if you need a bigger, more visual system.

06Results and Community Examples

Community members have built amazing things with Hermes agent OS. John used Claude to create games like Claude Fable 5. Benjamin built an oracle that learns from philosophy and uses ElevenLabs voice.

Julian showed how to set up Hermes Jarvis for voice commands. One user added light/dark theme toggles and a scroll-to-top button to their agent OS. Another user, Josio, made these customizations easily.

For multiple clients, Julian recommends separate folders in Obsidian and separate Kanban boards to avoid data mixing. This keeps everything organized.

07Tips for Better Memory and Responses

To get the most out of your memory base, train your agents to respond better. Edit the soul.md file for each agent profile. This controls how they reply.

If agents are too biased, change the soul.md to say "critique my ideas" or "be critical." This makes their responses more neutral and helpful.

For Go High-Level CRM, use its built-in AI agent features or ask Claude with your API to build integrations. Also, you can add multiple Hermes profiles to a Telegram group chat so they can talk to each other.

08Who Should Use Hermes Agent OS?

Hermes agent OS is for anyone who wants to get more done with AI agents. It's perfect for SEO professionals, game developers, and business owners who want to automate tasks.

Even if you've never used AI, you can start because the community is supportive. There are weekly coaching calls and a map to meet local users. The AI Profit Board offers tutorials and a zip file to install the system.

It's a great time to start because AI is still new. Use Hermes agent OS to build your own team and work while you sleep.