01What Is Hermes Bot Screen and How Does It Work?
Hermes Bot Screen is a new free update that gives your Hermes agent its own desktop in the cloud. Instead of running commands invisibly in the background, your agent gets a real screen with a mouse, keyboard, terminal, and browser. You can watch it work live.
The system uses a headless Linux gateway host. Each agent gets its own desktop on that host. It runs locally or in the cloud, and you control it through a Hermes agent in your terminal.
This setup is similar to Grokbot or Trio Machi, but it is built into Hermes.
With Hermes Bot Screen, your agent can navigate websites, read pages, and complete tasks on its own computer. It does not use your computer's screen or resources. This makes it safer and more autonomous than running tasks directly on your machine.
02Main Features of Hermes Bot Screen
- Own desktop: Each Hermes agent gets a separate desktop in the cloud, with its own browser and saved logins.
- Live preview: You can watch the agent work in real time on its screen.
- Free update: No extra cost; it is part of Hermes.
- Docker instance: The agent runs in its own container image inside Docker.
- Scheduled tasks: You can set the agent to run tasks every day on its own computer.
- CLI commands: Use terminal commands like hermes compute use screen to start, stop, or check status.
The screen goes black after about 30 seconds of non-use, but the agent keeps working. You can still ask it to do things in the terminal, and it will respond.
Because the agent runs on a separate cloud instance, it does not mess up your existing screen or use your computer's resources.
03How to Set Up Hermes Bot Screen
Setting up Hermes Bot Screen is more technical than using Hermes normally. There are two ways to do it: run the terminal commands yourself, or ask an AI to set it up for you.
- Go to the AIprofitboardroom.com to get the full setup guide.
- Open the guide and find the terminal commands.
- Option A: Copy and run the terminal commands directly in your terminal.
- Option B: Paste the guide into Hermes agent or Opus 5.5 and ask it to set everything up for you.
- The AI will create a separate instance inside Docker, called Hermes screen.
- Check that the screen starts and shows the agent's desktop.
In the episode, Julian Goldie recommends asking Hermes agent or Opus 5.5 to do the setup. This saves time and avoids errors. The AI can also test the setup and fix problems.
You can also give the agent scheduled tasks. For example, you can say "do this every single day," and it will run on its own computer in the cloud.
04How to Use Hermes Bot Screen in Practice
Once Hermes Bot Screen is set up, using it is straightforward. In the episode, Julian showed how to command the agent to visit a website and read it.
First, you open Hermes inside your terminal. Then you type a task like "Can you go to Julian Goldie dot com for me?" The agent navigates to that page on its own screen. You can watch it move the mouse, type, and open the browser.
The agent then reads the page and gives you a summary. For example, it might say, "Julian Goldie is an SEO link builder," and ask if you want to book a strategy session. You can then give the next task.
You can also give it tasks that run in the background. For instance, you can say "Go to the AIprofitboardroom.com and tell me what it's about." The agent will navigate there and respond, even if the screen is black.
To control the screen, use CLI commands. For example, hermes compute use screen start starts it, and hermes compute use screen stop stops it. You can also see status and install status.
In the session sidebar, you can open screens and manage instances. You can save the instance and everything else inside Docker.
05Results and Comparisons Shown in the Episode
In the episode, Julian tested Hermes Bot Screen by asking it to visit Julian Goldie dot com. The agent navigated to the page, read it, and reported back with a summary. It worked as expected.
He also asked it to visit the AIprofitboardroom.com. The agent navigated to the site in the background and returned a description. This shows that the agent can work even when the screen is not visible.
Julian compared Hermes Bot Screen to Grokbot and Trio Machi. Both give agents their own computer in the cloud. Hermes Bot Screen is similar but is built into Hermes and is free.
The screen goes black after about 30 seconds of non-use, but the agent keeps working. This is a useful feature because it saves resources while still allowing the agent to complete tasks.
One key result: the agent's responses come back to your terminal. You see both the live screen and the terminal output. This gives you full visibility over what the agent is doing.
06Tips, Limits, and Mistakes to Avoid
First, avoid trying to set up Hermes Bot Screen manually with terminal commands unless you are experienced. Julian says it is more technical than normal Hermes use. Instead, ask Hermes agent or Opus 5.5 to set it up for you.
This is faster and less error-prone.
The screen goes black after about 30 seconds of non-use. This is normal. Do not think the agent is broken.
It is still running in the background, and you can ask it to do things.
Do not use bot screen on your main computer. It runs on a separate cloud instance, which is safer. It is designed to give the agent its own computer, not to interfere with your desktop.
Use the CLI commands to control the screen. hermes compute use screen stop stops it, and start starts it. You can also check status.
If you get stuck, ask questions inside the AIprofitboardroom community. There are weekly coaching calls and many people using Hermes agent there.
Finally, remember that scheduled tasks are possible. You can set tasks to run every day, which makes the agent more autonomous.
07Who Should Use Hermes Bot Screen and Why It Matters
Hermes Bot Screen is for anyone who uses Hermes agent and wants more control and visibility. It is especially useful for people who run background tasks, because the agent can work on its own computer without using your resources.
It matters because it makes agents more autonomous. In the episode, Julian noted that agents are becoming more autonomous than ever. With its own desktop, the agent can browse, click, and type just like a person, but in the cloud.
This is also safer. Running tasks on a separate cloud instance protects your main computer from potential issues. You can test scripts, visit unknown sites, or run scheduled jobs without risking your local machine.
If you are a business owner, marketer, or developer, you can use Hermes Bot Screen to automate repetitive tasks. The agent can check websites, gather info, or even interact with web tools.
That said, it is not for beginners. The setup is technical, but you can delegate it to an AI. Once set up, using it is simple.
For full setup guides and training, visit AIprofitboardroom.com. You will find guides on 3D worlds with Opus, Astra 6, and a full course on Hermes agent.
