01What Is Hermes Astros and How It Works

Hermes Astros is a system that automates competitive research and gives you content ideas. It uses the Hermes agent to scan for trending topics and find unique angles for your content.

The system works by connecting to a Google Workspace API. It monitors keywords and competitors you choose. Then it analyzes topics and ranks them by how likely they are to go viral.

Every star in the system represents a topic. Clicking a star shows the topic, its category, the signal (where it came from and reach), and a score. You can customize the watch list with any keywords or competitors you want.

02Main Features of Hermes Astros

Hermes Astros has several powerful features that make research easy.

  • Scheduled scanning: You can set it to scan every 24 hours or every 4 hours.
  • Manual refresh: Click "Scan the Skies" to rescan anytime.
  • Custom watch list: Add or delete keywords and competitors.
  • Virality score: Each topic gets a score based on trending potential.
  • Recommended titles: Unique titles that give you a fresh angle.
  • Recommended angles: Tells you what to cover and what hook to use.
  • One-click content creation: Turn topics into SEO articles, videos, or notebooks.
  • Memory sync: Logs everything to Obsidian so all agents stay updated.

These features help you stay ahead of trends without manual work.

03How to Set Up Hermes Astros

Setting up Hermes Astros is straightforward, even if you're not technical. Here are the steps shown in the episode:

  1. Open Hermes Astros inside your agent operating system.
  2. Connect the Google Workspace API for content research.
  3. Set up your watch list with keywords you want to monitor.
  4. Add competitors or content creators you want to study.
  5. Choose a schedule, like every 24 hours or every 4 hours.
  6. Click "Scan the Skies" to do a manual refresh.
  7. Review the topics and scores that come up.

You can fully customize the watch list for any niche. Just replace keywords with what's relevant to you.

04How to Use Hermes Astros for Content Ideas

Using Hermes Astros is simple once it's set up. Start by looking at the list of topics it finds. Each topic shows its category, signal, and virality score.

Click on a topic to see recommended titles and angles. These are unique, so you're not copying the original content. You can then choose to create content manually or automate it.

For example, if you click "SEO content," it writes an article for your website using your SEO skill. If you click "video agent," it takes you to the video director where you can plug in the topic and angle, then generate a full video with an avatar, script, and B-roll.

You can also send topics to NotebookLM. There, you can generate short videos, infographics, slide decks, quizzes, and more in one click. Everything is connected through MCP servers.

05Results and Comparisons from the Episode

In the episode, Julian showed how Hermes Astros simplifies competitive research. He compared it to using a terminal directly with Hermes agent, which works but isn't as fun or organized.

He also showed how quickly you can go from a topic to a finished video. The video generator lets you customize length up to 10 minutes, choose voiceover or avatar, and pick the B-roll engine like Grok or MiniMax.

The system also integrates with NotebookLM, which can turn a topic into an infographic in one click. Julian mentioned that 194 pages of community members are using the system successfully, many with no technical background.

He recommended scanning every 24 hours as sufficient for most users.

06Tips, Limits, and Mistakes to Avoid

Here are some tips and warnings from the episode:

  • Don't over-scan. Julian recommends every 24 hours, not more often.
  • Use the watch list wisely. Add only keywords and competitors that matter to your niche.
  • Make sure to customize titles and angles. Don't just copy the original content.
  • Use the memory sync. It helps all your agents know what you're working on.
  • Take advantage of one-click creation. It saves time and keeps your workflow smooth.
  • Remember to set the schedule. If you don't, it won't run automatically.

Avoid using the system without a clear niche. The more specific your keywords, the better the results.

07Who Should Use Hermes Astros and Why It Matters

Hermes Astros is for anyone who creates content and wants to save time on research. Whether you're a YouTuber, blogger, or social media manager, this system helps you find trending topics and unique angles.

It matters because it automates the hardest part of content creation: figuring out what to cover. Instead of manually stalking competitors and guessing what's trending, you let the system do it 24/7.

It works for any niche because the watch list is just keywords. You can monitor anything from AI to cooking to fitness. Plus, it's designed to be easy for non-technical users.

Julian offers the full setup inside the AI Profit Boardroom, which includes Hermes Astros, Hermes Oracle, and other tools.