01What Hermes Agent Updates Are and How They Work

Hermes agent updates are new improvements that make the AI agent faster, smaller, and cheaper to use. This episode covers three big changes: a smaller chat database, new free models, and a cloud version. These updates help you build and automate tasks more easily.

The chat database now takes up less space on your disk. On average, it is 60% smaller, and in some cases, it can be up to 78% smaller. This makes sessions load faster and history searches snappier.

The update also adds two new models, HY3 and Laguna S 2.1, which you can use for free.

You can plug these models into Hermes agent and then into an agent operating system to build anything. The goal is to lower the technical barrier so anyone can start using AI agents.

02Main Features of the Hermes Agent Update

The biggest feature is the chat database optimization. Hermes stores every chat session in a local database. Heavy users saw it grow large.

Now, the size is cut by 60% on average and up to 78% in best cases. If your database is under one gigabyte, the migration runs itself. Bigger ones get a prompt.

  • Chat database shrinks by up to 78%.
  • New free models: HY3 and Laguna S 2.1.
  • Local model from Olama is also available.
  • One-click update in the manage section.
  • Hermes cloud can be set up in about 60 seconds.

These features mean faster session loads and a lighter footprint on your machine. You also get free frontier models to use right away.

03How to Set Up Hermes Agent Updates

Setting up the new Hermes agent updates is simple. You can do it all from the dashboard without touching a terminal. Follow these steps to get started.

  1. Go to the manage section on your agent OS.
  2. Click on the model section.
  3. Select 'news portal' as your model provider.
  4. Choose a free model like HY3 or Laguna S 2.1.
  5. Scroll down and click on 'update Hermes' to get the latest version.
  6. Let it automatically update to the newest version.

For Hermes cloud, just sign in and click through a few buttons. It takes about 60 seconds. Once done, you can run Hermes cloud with the agent.

04How to Use Hermes Agent With Free Models

After setup, you can use Hermes agent with different models. Julian tested over 50 builds with each model. Laguna S 2.1 scored average, especially on local.

HY3 performed the best overall for agent loops and coding. It can create nice 3D games and designs.

In the agent OS, you can talk with your AI agent inside Hermes Apollo. You can see full transcripts and preview everything created. Hermes Oracle pulls in the latest news from Twitter every 24 hours.

It marks trends and gives links to direct news updates.

  • Use Hermes Astros to monitor competitors.
  • Change the watch list and start creating content.
  • Use the outreach lead generation agent with Hunter API.
  • Draft email campaigns and send emails with Hermes.

You can also plug in ideas for apps or websites. They go through a human gate, then get implemented and shipped.

05Results and Comparisons From Testing

Julian shared results from testing the free models. HY3 did a lot better than anything else tested. It is the best choice for coding and agent loops.

Laguna S 2.1 is better for hard reasoning, but HY3 is the one to pick for builds.

The chat database update also showed clear results. Before, chat usage was 100%. After, you save about 60% on average.

This makes Hermes way faster to set up and more optimized.

On GoldieBench, HY3 performed better than some frontier models. It is not as good as KimiK3 or Fable 5, but it is a free brain you can plug in. Running on the cloud makes it very fast.

06Tips, Limits, and Mistakes to Avoid

One common mistake is thinking AI agents are too technical. In the past, setting up Hermes meant running a terminal and a Python environment. Most people quit at that stage.

Now, you can install Hermes with a click and go from zero to a working agent in five minutes.

Another mistake is worrying about token costs. With free local models from Olama, plus HY3 and Laguna S 2.1, it is completely free to use right now. Do not wait for things to settle down.

AI never settles down; it just gets faster.

  • Do not skip the update in the manage section.
  • Pick HY3 over Laguna for most tasks.
  • Use the cloud version for even faster performance.
  • Start with the agent OS to get more power than agents alone.

Remember, you do not need to be a master in AI. You just need to get started.

07Who Hermes Agent Updates Are For

These updates are for anyone who wants to use AI agents without technical skills. Julian points to the AI Profit Boarding community with over 203 pages of wins and testimonials. Many people there were non-technical before, but they learned and grew with AI.

If you are a founder, marketer, or content creator, you can benefit. You can build apps, automate outreach, and create social media content. The agent OS includes an SEO content pipeline, agent Kanban, and token minimization playbooks.

Hermes agent updates matter because they remove the technical barrier. You can now automate almost anything with free models. The window is open, so it is your move to start using it.