01What Is Hermes Kanban and How Does It Work?
Hermes Kanban is a self-driving Kanban board that works with Hermes Agent. You drop in one idea, and a team of AI agents plan it, build it, and ship it for you. It turns a simple idea into a finished app, website, tool, or game in minutes.
The board runs itself. It classifies your idea, creates a plan, and asks for your approval. Once you approve, a project manager and sub-agents handle the implementation.
Everything is visualized on the board, so you can see progress in real time.
The system logs all projects in Obsidian, which gives agents memory for future work. This means you can come back later and ask for updates without re-explaining everything.
02Key Features of the New Hermes Kanban
The new Hermes Kanban has several standout features that make it different from old to-do lists. It is not just a drag-and-drop board; it actively builds your projects for you.
- Human-in-the-loop approval: You review and approve or reject the plan before agents start building.
- Obsidian memory log: All projects are logged, so agents have context and can build on previous work.
- Live gallery preview: You can see and preview everything built, like a meditation app or habit tracker.
- Self-checker: The system reviews its own work before submitting it to you, ensuring quality.
- Multi-agent collaboration: A project manager and sub-agents handle tasks like research, design, and coding.
These features turn a simple board into a full build system. You control the agent, not the other way around.
03How to Set Up Hermes Kanban
Setting up Hermes Kanban is straightforward. You can build it yourself using the official documentation, or you can get a ready-made system from the AI Profit Boardroom. Here is how to get started.
- Get the system from the AI Profit Boardroom link in the video description, or use the Hermes Kanban documentation to build your own.
- Install the zip file and load the prompts into Hermes Agent, either in Obsidian or your chosen environment.
- Connect the system to your Obsidian vault to enable the memory log.
- Open the Kanban board interface and start typing your first idea in the input field.
- Press enter to submit the idea. The system will classify it and create a plan.
- Review the plan in the approval section and click 'Approve and build now' to start implementation.
Once approved, agents start working in the background. You can leave and do other tasks while the board builds your project.
04How to Use Hermes Kanban with Real Examples
Using Hermes Kanban is as simple as typing a sentence and pressing enter. In this episode, Julian shows several examples, all using the same process.
For example, he created an SEO blog for OpenClaw. He typed the idea, and the board classified it, planned it, and showed the approach: research target keywords, design the website, build on a modern stack, add internal linking, and set up analytics. It also assigned agents—like a research agent, designer, and coder—to each milestone.
After approval, the agents built the blog, and it appeared in the gallery for live preview. Julian also showed a meditation app and a habit tracker built the same way. You can open these projects, use them, or come back later to improve them.
Because everything logs in Obsidian, you can ask Hermione later to improve the UI of the OpenClaw blog, and she will understand what you mean without extra explanation.
05Results and Comparisons in the Episode
In this episode, Julian compares the old Kanban with the new Hermes Kanban. The old board was just a to-do list: you had to drag cards, write tickets, and do the work yourself. The new board runs itself.
He shows a few example outputs. There was a meditation app that worked, a habit tracker that looked good, and the OpenClaw blog being built live. He also points out an older version from yesterday that had less polished outputs.
That is why he added a self-checker to review work before it is marked complete.
Julian notes that the self-checker makes the system more reliable. It checks its own work and only submits when it meets quality standards. This reduces the risk of rough or unfinished projects.
Using the coding plan with Hermes Agent, he found the system does not run out of tokens and produces better quality output. The exact model used is mentioned as 'M3' in the episode.
06Tips, Limits, and Mistakes to Avoid
While Hermes Kanban is powerful, there are some tips to get the best results. Julian shares a few important points from experience.
- Be clear with your idea: A specific request, like 'SEO blog for OpenClaw,' leads to a better plan than a vague one.
- Use the approval step: Always review the plan before approving so you ensure the agents work on the right things.
- Check the self-checker: Trust but verify; the system has a self-checker, but you still control what gets built.
- Avoid going back and forth in ChatGPT: That is the old way; use the board for everything.
- Don't forget your ideas: The Obsidian log means you can come back, but only if you actually use the system.
One limit is that the output quality might vary at first, as shown in the older example. But the self-checker improves it with time.
07Who Should Use Hermes Kanban and Why It Matters
Hermes Kanban is for anyone who wants to turn ideas into real products without doing all the manual work. It is perfect for entrepreneurs, content creators, or developers who want to build apps or websites quickly.
Julian explains that you don't need technical expertise. He is not coding anything himself; the agents build everything. People like Nick, Ethan, and Eric have already seen great results, showing that even beginners can succeed.
This system changes how you work. Instead of being controlled by an AI agent or spending hours on to-do lists, you control the agent. You drop an idea, approve the plan, and let the agents build while you do other things.
It also helps you stay organized and not forget ideas. With everything in one place, you can visualize your projects, preview them live, and come back to them anytime. That is a big win for productivity.
