01What Hermes Desktop Plugins Are and How They Work

Hermes Desktop plugins are free add-ons that let you customize your Hermes Agent to do almost anything you want. They work like apps for your Hermes Desktop. You can install them in one click, and they change how your agent behaves.

These plugins come from the official Hermes website. Each one has a rating and a last-updated date. You can browse categories, read descriptions, and see what each plugin does before you install it.

Once installed, the plugin appears in your Hermes Desktop. You can switch it on or off anytime. This makes it easy to test new features and keep your setup clean.

02Key Features of the 500 Free Plugins

The 500 plugins cover many areas. Here are some examples you can add:

  • Voice plugins – Turn Hermes into a Jarvis-like assistant with Hermes Speech, Hermes Talk, or Hermes Live Voice.
  • News plugins – Hermes Newswire brings the latest news and updates on any topic you choose.
  • Job search plugins – Get a hyper-personalized job search that filters postings by what matters to you.
  • Platform integrations – Connect WhatsApp, Minecraft, Brave Search, and more.

Each plugin has a rating, version number, and last-updated date. You can see this info before installing.

Plugins can be toggled on/off, added to specific profiles, and resized in the chat interface. This flexibility lets you build your own setup.

03How to Set Up Hermes Desktop Plugins

Setting up a plugin is simple. Follow these steps:

  1. Open Hermes Desktop and go to the plugins section.
  2. Browse the categories or search for a specific plugin, like Hermes Newswire.
  3. Click on a plugin to see its rating, version, and description.
  4. Click Open in Hermes Desktop.
  5. A prompt appears – choose to add it to desktop UI, agent plugin, or another option.
  6. Check the GitHub repository first to make sure you're happy with it.
  7. Click Install to finish the setup.

That's it. The plugin is now installed and ready to use.

04Using the Plugins: Examples and Walkthroughs

In the episode, Julian showed a few examples. First, he installed Hermes Newswire. After installation, he clicked on it to add new sources.

He typed a topic like 'Hermes agent' and searched. The plugin fetched release notes and latest updates.

He then went to a new chat and saw the news at the bottom. He could resize it anytime. He also changed settings to make updates faster or slower, pause them, or turn them off.

Another example was Hermes Tailscale. This plugin connects multiple devices to Hermes Desktop for free. Julian said he used Tailscale before and found it easy to set up.

There's also Hermes Office, which gives your AI agents a visual office where you can view them later. You can install it in one click.

05Results and Comparisons Shown in the Episode

Julian compared the new plugin method to the old way of setting up plugins. The old way involved going through the terminal, clicking buttons, waiting for everything to work, and often spending three hours on a skill that didn't work.

With the new plugins, you can install in one click and test quickly. The ratings help you choose the best ones.

He also mentioned that some plugins are community-based. For example, you can add Brave Search or Web Ollama Cloud as search agents. You can even install a Minecraft gateway, which he found surprising.

Julian recommended picking only the plugins you need. You don't have to install all 500.

06Tips, Limits, and Mistakes to Avoid

Here are some important tips from the episode:

  • Check the GitHub repository before installing any plugin. Make sure it doesn't do anything you don't want it to do.
  • Be careful with plugins from unknown creators. Not all are open source or safe.
  • Only install voice plugins – you don't need more than one voice plugin at a time.
  • Pick plugins that matter to you. Don't install everything.
  • Review the ratings and last-updated date to ensure you're getting a reliable plugin.

One big mistake is skipping the repository check. Julian said that would be a big problem.

Another limit: the old way of setting up plugins was slow and frustrating. The new method is much faster, but you still need to test each plugin to see if it works for you.

07Who Should Use Hermes Desktop Plugins and Why

Hermes Desktop plugins are for anyone who wants to customize their AI agent. If you want your Hermes to talk like Jarvis, find you a job, or pull in the latest news, there's a plugin for that.

You can run it on your phone and laptop at the same time with Tailscale. You can even connect WhatsApp or Minecraft.

This is useful for people who want to save time. Instead of spending hours on GitHub, you can get what you need in one click.

Julian also mentioned the AI Profit Boardroom community. It has 3,400 members and offers training on Hermes, including SEO, automation blueprints, and more. You can join via AIProfitBoardroom.com.